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AI

WATCH: Thinkstruct showcase demo — transforming IP workflows with AI

Innovation meets practicality, Nicky Abate of Thinkstruct showcases how AI can revolutionise IP workflows, making processes faster, smarter, and more efficient.   13 October 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI & IP USA brings crucial tech issues to New York

WIPR’s event heard IP counsel from Microsoft, Warner Music, and Revlon debate AI’s impact on company liability, legal teams, and ‘death of the billable hour’.   10 October 2025

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

WATCH: The next chapter of patent searching—automation with AI workers

AI workers are taking patent searching to the next level — Massyl Mallem of PatentPlus AI, Inc shows how automation can streamline workflows and deliver tangible results.   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 feedback 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

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