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As the AIPPI World Congress returns to Germany for the first time in nearly half a century, its opening ceremony heard calls for greater international cooperation and legal harmonisation, highlighting why diversity matters for the future of IP and brand owners. 9 October 2026
Trademarks
The 2026 list of applications for new gTLDs includes over 300 brand-specific terms, as ICANN’s ‘Reveal Day’ publishes strings related to everything from space and robotics to cannabis and jelly. 9 October 2026
Patents
The Chinese smartphone company, along with Japanese automotive tech company Nidec, have joined the growing pool, which represents more than 50% of all standard-essential patents (SEPs) in the Qi wireless charging space. 9 October 2026
Copyright
A Dutch ruling against Lidl in favour of Birkenstock highlights 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
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