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Copyright

Paddington Bear’s ‘challenging’ action over drug-addled parody

A cocaine-snorting, foul-mouthed Paddington? The bear’s creators aren’t laughing—and they’re taking action against a satirical show.   10 October 2025

Diversity

Stress, anxiety, burnout: ‘Real change needed’ in legal sector

A new report highlights widespread mental health issues among legal professionals, leading to poor wellbeing and career disillusionment.   10 October 2025

Patents

Bridging Brunel and AI: Why CIPA sees ‘a golden opportunity’

The promises and pitfalls of AI took centre stage at the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys' annual congress in Bristol this week, as Sarah Speight reports.   9 October 2025

Trademarks

Chanel bags partial EU win, but stalls in NYC

French fashion house knocked out Forencos’ trademark for some goods and services, while failing to resolve US litigation over allegedly counterfeit handbags.   8 October 2025

Patents

UK SEPs consultation aims to improve system and boost tech growth

Responses are in for the UKIPO consultation, which sought responses on how to improve the system for standard-essential patents such as better transparency and pricing structures.   8 October 2025

Trademarks

What’s brewing at Lipton Teas? Counsel on PE buy-out and TM values

What happens to IP strategy when a global brand goes private? Michel Rorai shares the IP hurdles of a multi-billion-dollar deal and the growing value of brand portfolios.   7 October 2025

Trademarks

‘No one-size-fits-all’: A Chinese TM expert on fighting fakes

Ahead of WIPR’s Trademark & Brand Protection Summit, Wanhuida partner Wei He shares a preview of his deep dive into the global counterfeiting crisis.   7 October 2025

Careers

Boutique UK firm adds brands expert and opens third office

The relatively new law firm, founded by former Foot Anstey IP heads, is continuing its high-growth journey with the addition of a dual-qualified partner and a new Winchester office.   7 October 2025

Copyright

Pyrrhic victory: Retailer lands partial legal victory over Shein—and a big bill

Swedish retailer calls for new regulation as it partially wins an infringement case against the Chinese e-commerce giant, but is hit with hefty legal costs.   6 October 2025

Careers

Blank Rome adds more patent attorneys in ‘strategic expansion’

The new recruits, who join the firm’s LA and NYC offices, bring specialisms in technology, commerce, agriculture and biotechnology.   6 October 2025

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