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Copyright
A Dutch ruling against Lidl in favour of Birkenstock exposes the jurisdictional risks brand owners face when functional products blur the line between design and copyright protection. The trick is to “start at the drawing board, not in the witness box”, finds Muireann Bolger. 8 October 2026
Careers
The hires combine expertise in AI and machine learning disputes, cybersecurity, digital transformation and regulatory compliance, strengthening the firm’s ability to advise clients on fast-evolving technology risks. 8 October 2026
Trademarks
Italy’s prime minister is turning to IP to curb the misuse of her identity, but experts warn that a trademark may offer only a narrow line of defence against increasingly sophisticated AI-generated content. 7 October 2026
Patents
The US semiconductor rivals have agreed to end all legal actions, including recent complaints at the ITC, with a deal that will allow Micron to license Netlist’s technology. 7 October 2026
Trademarks
Luxury estate-management company The Sovereign Kingdom told a New York court that the global rental platform was trying to reserve generic lodging terminology for its exclusive use. 6 October 2026
Careers
The new partner advises technology and life sciences companies in Section 337 investigations and related patent disputes, drawing on extensive private practice and government experience. 6 October 2026
Careers
Based in Munich, Germany, the new principal—who brings SEP licensing and trade secret expertise—will help grow the firm’s cross-border capabilities across Europe. 6 October 2026
Patents
Cerence has accused Sony of infringing five patents related to speech recognition and voice-control technology in a Texas lawsuit, following an ITC complaint and concurrent district court case filed against the electronics giant last year. 5 October 2026
Trademarks
Manchester City’s star player has launched legal action against Norwegian Air Shuttle, claiming a viral World Cup campaign unlawfully exploited his signature blonde ponytail for commercial gain. 5 October 2026
Trademarks
Tapio Blanc, chief trademark officer at Roche, explains why fighting fakes can be a matter of life and death, and how AI, online platforms, and ‘mousetrap buys’ are affecting brand protection. 5 October 2026
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