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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
Patents
Driven by the growth of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, investment in data centres is eyewatering. Sarah Speight explores how the boom is impacting IP strategy and why it will soon become a “hotbed” of litigation. 25 September 2026
In-House
The airline’s $10 billion trademark-backed loan shows just how much value can be unlocked from intangible assets, explains its IP chief Donald Broadfield. But lenders take a more sophisticated approach to IP value and brand owners face a growing opportunity—and a challenge—to understand what their trademarks are really worth and how much of their portfolio they should put on the line. 24 September 2026
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