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Trade secrets
Now a Danaher subsidiary, the company is contesting a number of orders after a California court finalised several aspects of the high-profile dispute. 21 July 2026
AI
A California court has approved the largest-ever copyright recovery for a class of authors, which includes attorneys’ fees that are significantly less than requested. 21 July 2026
AI
Andy Burnham’s appointment of Kanishka Narayan as a Cabinet-level Minister for AI is a first, but the omission of IP prompts fresh calls for stronger representation at the heart of government. 21 July 2026
Patents
As Andy Burnham moves into 10 Downing Street, Sarah Speight hears that AI protections, misfiring IPO tech, and greater powers for the IP Minister are on organisations' wishlists. 20 July 2026
Trademarks
La Roja’s players will hope to benefit from a portfolio of registered trademarks, while FIFA’s IP strategy for the next tournament begins. 20 July 2026
Community & Inclusion
The first woman to become deputy executive director of the EUIPO in its 30-year history, WIPR 2026 Influential Woman in IP Edyta Demby-Siwek is strengthening Europe’s IP system while championing more inclusive innovation and leadership. 20 July 2026
Trademarks
This year’s honourees include a firm that has elevated its position to the highest tier with a significant team acquisition—and one that appears in the rankings for the first time. 17 July 2026
Patents
The US International Trade Commission has agreed to probe Samsung and buyers of its memory chips, including Google, Nvidia and Broadcom, as a years-long feud continues. 17 July 2026
Careers
High-profile hire brings nearly 25 years of experience in IP, with particular expertise in artificial intelligence, new technologies and US patent policy. 17 July 2026
Patents
Chinese companies such as Tencent continue to dominate the top 25 filers, while Japan’s SoftBank leads and only one European company appears on the list, according to new data. 16 July 2026
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