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Copyright
Distinct from generative AI cases it may be, but run-of-the-mill it is not, as the Westlaw ruling offers plaintiffs and judges a framing of fair use that may be recycled in other copyright infringement disputes, finds Sarah Speight. 1 October 2026
Trademarks
E-commerce giant’s move follows more than 100 meetings with European trade groups, as protected regional products become an increasingly contested issue in global trade. 1 October 2026
Careers
The Australian firm has hired a former Mallesons special counsel to lead its trademarks team as it looks to expand its brand protection and commercialisation offering. 30 September 2026
Copyright
A US judge rejects the toy giant’s bid to dismiss a copyright claim over a minifigure’s jacket, finding that the plastic reproduction was not transformative. While Lego defeated a secondary trade dress claim, it now faces a potential trial as scrutiny of fair use intensifies. 30 September 2026
Copyright
The Third Circuit has upheld Thomson Reuters’ victory over Ross Intelligence in the first US appellate ruling on whether AI training can qualify as fair use. With the court’s reasoning still sealed, the case could have significant implications for AI developers using copyrighted content to build competing products. 30 September 2026
Careers
As partner and head of IP for the region, the Hong Kong-based hire brings extensive experience advising on the IP aspects of complex corporate transactions and investments. 29 September 2026
Trademarks
Tougher scrutiny of environmental claims means greater compliance costs and rising litigation risks, said in-house counsel, as the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive becomes fully binding. 28 September 2026
Patents
Burford Capital noted that the record award to haptics company Taction Technology is likely to be altered in post-trial proceedings, as Apple files a motion for judgment as a matter of law contesting infringement, patent validity, and the basis for damages. 28 September 2026
Careers
An ex-adviser to the NFL Players Association, the returning shareholder’s work spans the patent lifecycle, from patent preparation and prosecution through to litigation. 28 September 2026
Trademarks
From synthetic influencers to dark patterns and cultural appropriation, a Marques panel explored how brand counsel are navigating an increasingly complex web of regulation and consumer expectations. Muireann Bolger reports from the event. 25 September 2026
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