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Patents
Washington’s twin executive orders are less a legal or policy turning point than a market signal, which points to the quantum supply chain as the front where the IP contest will unfold, say Erik Huestis and Alexander Akhiezer of Foley Hoag. 27 July 2026
Careers
The firm has added partners with expertise in life sciences, technology disputes and trademark strategy, alongside leadership changes at its Hong Kong affiliate. 27 July 2026
AI
As Andy Burnham begins his leadership, a trio of leading IP lawyers warn that the UK’s future success depends on getting AI regulation, funding and commercialisation right—and quickly. 24 July 2026
Patents
Another 11-country ban over HEVC encoding technology marks the latest win for InterDigital, which has pursued Disney across multiple jurisdictions since licensing talks collapsed in 2022. 24 July 2026
In-House
As Philips' Kevin Scott becomes the IP Federation’s new president, Sarah Speight discovers the key issues facing the membership body for in-house counsel. 23 July 2026
Trademarks
A lengthy investigation has resulted in the largest fine ever issued under the Digital Services Act, with European regulators concluding that AliExpress failed to do enough to stop illegal and counterfeit products. 22 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
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
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
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