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Patents
A medicine reaching the end of its primary patent term does not necessarily mean the market is open to generics. The complex patent landscape surrounding semaglutide shows how secondary patents covering indications, formulations and manufacturing processes can extend competitive barriers—and why careful freedom-to-operate analysis is critical before launch, says Ana Neves of Inventa. 14 September 2026
Trademarks
South Korean tech company Samsung has launched a multi-pronged bid to dismiss Dua Lipa’s $15 million trademark and publicity rights lawsuit over TV packaging, raising issues of cross-border image rights and false endorsement claims. The company said its use of the singer’s image “does not plausibly suggest” consumers would think she was promoting the product. 14 September 2026
Community & Inclusion
Pitching for business has always been a partner’s game. One in-house team decided junior lawyers needed a seat at the table, building a programme to close an “industry-wide gap” in vital experience. Marisa Woutersen spoke with organisers Regeneron and associates from A&O Shearman, Hoyng Rokh Monegier, and Bristows, who stepped up to ‘sell’ their firms. 14 September 2026
Trademarks
As registers become increasingly crowded, finding a distinctive name that can be protected is becoming a challenge for global brands. IP counsel, brand teams and academics agree that new strategies are needed—from coined names to non-verbal marks—as AI and expanding portfolios put further pressure on a shrinking pool of commercially valuable trademarks. 11 September 2026
Careers
The firm’s hire brings nearly 25 years of experience—including in high-stakes disputes involving sophisticated technologies—to its San Francisco office, adding firepower to its patent practice. 11 September 2026
Patents
With the rapid growth of AI and the processing power it needs, Via has officially launched a long-planned DRAM patent programme to meet demand for efficient licensing of the technology that supports data centre infrastructure and operation. 11 September 2026
Jurisdiction reports
Eight years on, India’s first standard-essential patent decree has redefined the country’s evidentiary bar for enforcement, explains Pankaj Soni of Remfry & Sagar. 11 September 2026
Patents
Navigating the AI patent landscape requires moving beyond § 101 eligibility to master the complex interplay with § 112(a) enablement, says Bradford Fritz of BSKB. 11 September 2026
Patents
By adapting applications, using fast-track routes and managing claims, applicants can strengthen protection for inventions in Brazil, say Otto Licks, Pablo Barbosa and Rafael Tögel of Licks Attorneys. 11 September 2026
Trademarks
Global stakeholders face a fundamentally altered risk profile in the country—but engaging is vital to protect rights, says Riikka Palmos of Papula-Nevinpat. 11 September 2026
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