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Iconic puzzle’s shape deemed ‘purely functional’ by European court | EU court rules against Spin Master Toys in long-running legal battle. 9 July 2025
Careers
Major team hire by premier European litigation firm | September opening adds to successful UPC practice | Hire is a ‘landmark’ moment says Penny Gilbert. 9 July 2025
Artificial Intelligence
New York conference will bring together leaders from across IP to dive into the ROI of using artificial intelligence tools, plus AI law, strategy, and governance. 9 July 2025
Future of IP
WIPO report shows investment in intangibles grew three times faster than in physical assets in 2024| Firms shift focus from machinery and buildings to AI, IP, software and know-how | Sweden most intensive based on GDP | US leads in scale, India and Brazil among fastest growers. 9 July 2025
Careers
New addition expected to strengthen firm’s foundational ‘IP’ practice in Palo Alto. 9 July 2025
Copyright
Two pivotal rulings regarding the use of copyrighted works to train genAI models may reshape the legal landscape for developers, rights holders, and AI platforms, writes Michael Graif of Brown Rudnick. 9 July 2025
Patents
LSPN panellists from Mathys & Squire discuss recent developments affecting the EPO Boards of Appeal and decisions emerging from the newly-formed Unified Patent Court. The session examines the implications for pan-European patent strategy. 9 July 2025
Patents
Patent assertion entity SPEX challenges federal judge’s decision to cut damages of $553m to $1 | Nine-year dispute with WD centres on patent technology used in external hard drive data storage devices. 7 July 2025
Trademarks
Concerns that increase in applications from Chinese companies is slowing down opposition process | Decisions on applications now average up to four months. 7 July 2025
Artificial Intelligence
Nigeria lacks AI-specific laws but hopes to become a leader in the space through a new regulatory framework, says Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa. 7 July 2025
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