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Trademarks
Decision concerning the fashion house’s century-old perfume brand highlights how reputation can help rights holders protect distinctive product shapes, even where visual similarities are limited. 16 October 2026
Patents
Qualcomm and Transsion have extended their 4G and 5G patent licensing relationship until 2031, following a history of disputes involving mobile technology and intellectual property. 16 October 2026
Trade secrets
On the eve of a hearing in California, OpenAI introduced dramatic new allegations that caused a judge to vacate proceedings and grant Apple’s request for expedited discovery. Apple sued OpenAI in July, claiming the ChatGPT maker and ex-employees stole trade secrets to develop competing AI-enabled hardware devices. 15 October 2026
In-House
After moving to wellness brand Alo Yoga, Leo Longauer reflects on the challenges posed by dupes, counterfeits and AI enforcement tools, ahead of becoming president of Marques in March 2027. 15 October 2026
Careers
Harrison Drury strengthens Manchester team with two legal director appointments, one of whom was recently involved in the high-profile copyright dispute involving the owners of Peppa Pig and the creators of YouTube animation, Wolfoo. 15 October 2026
Careers
The firm’s new partner joins from another international law firm based in The Big Apple, and brings expertise in the IP and technology aspects of corporate transactions and other commercial arrangements. 15 October 2026
Trademarks
A Delhi High Court dispute over comparative advertising has exposed a deeper fault line in Indian IP litigation: where should rights holders be able to sue when business and advertising increasingly happen online? Aarti Aggarwal of Remfry & Sagar unpacks a case that puts conflicting jurisdictional rules under scrutiny. 14 October 2026
Patents
The three cities received the inaugural awards for their pledges to foster innovation and creativity over the coming year, with plans including attracting technology startups, expanding practical support for intellectual property and connecting research excellence with business growth. 14 October 2026
Patents
The UK Intellectual Property Office has shelved plans to introduce a controversial Rate Determination Track, instead proposing less interventionist actions to reduce the cost and complexity of standard-essential patent disputes. Lawyers welcome the news but question whether an ‘early neutral evaluation’ scheme that triggers an automatic stay in proceedings would work in practice. 13 October 2026
Patents
Counsel from Cole Schotz, representing PILOT, the Japanese pen manufacturer, tell WIPR how they protected their client’s erasable ink technology using the Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) proceeding to remove infringing products from the marketplace. 13 October 2026
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