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Patents

What happens if you are sued in Tokyo after Pantech v Google?

Takanori Abe of Abe & Partners walks through Japan’s SEP litigation and SEP Judicial Mediation guidelines in chronological order—from the petition to the judgment, and beyond.   5 August 2026

Careers

Patent litigator joins Baker Botts in London as UPC grows in significance

With more than 25 years’ experience, the ex-EIP partner specialises in technology and life sciences, particularly SEPs and FRAND in the UK and Europe.   5 August 2026

AI

Nvidia faces shareholder suit over AI training and ‘fraudulent scheme’

The actions of the company’s board and other leaders had left Nvidia subject to “potential massive liability”, according to a lawsuit filed in Illinois.   5 August 2026

Jurisdiction reports

China's Trademark Law Amendment: A systematic improvement

With China’s amended Trademark Law set to take effect on January 1, 2027, significant shifts are on the horizon for brand protection and enforcement, explains Jun LI of the CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.   4 August 2026

Community & Inclusion

Fran Salisbury: ‘There’s nothing quite like finding the missing piece’

From advising pioneering startups to championing women in the profession, Fran Salisbury of Mewburn Ellis has spent her career making innovation count. Here, she reflects on the challenges, opportunities and motivations that continue to drive her.   4 August 2026

In-House

Exclusive: Winston Taylor’s UK head of IP on pitching $1.75bn firm’s ‘humble, but lethal’ practice

A transatlantic firm with intellectual property at its heart—what’s not to like? The firm’s 30-year veteran tells WIPR why leading a recruitment drive is a “big responsibility” as the combined firm looks to out-scale the opposition.   4 August 2026

In-House

BMW counsel: How a supplier clause prevented US trade secret litigation

A first-of-its-kind ITC decision highlights the importance for in-house counsel to ensure that the forum of choice for potential disputes is included and agreed in contracts. BMW’s lead counsel at Finnegan tells Sarah Speight why.   3 August 2026

Patents

Jury says Peloton owes $20.5m over third-party streaming tech

The fitness brand was found to have infringed a patent held by Tokyo-headquartered NEC, relating to how it distributes content to multiple devices.   3 August 2026

Careers

K&L Gates expands European practice with Munich team hire

Strategic addition marks the latest investment in the firm’s European platform as demand for cross-border patent expertise continues to grow.   3 August 2026

Careers

Arnold & Porter adds firepower to ITC practice with new partner hire

Appointment strengthens the firm’s expertise in US International Trade Commission proceedings and cross-border intellectual property disputes.   3 August 2026

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