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Dryrobe weathers ‘genericide’ storm with UK win
Trademarks
Waterproof robe brand prevails at a UK court, setting a strategic blueprint for descriptive brands to protect their trademarks from genericide and imitators.   4 December 2025
EU’s top court says functional objects qualify for copyright protection
Copyright
Court applies standard originality test to functional objects, but sparks debate with new ‘recognisability’ test for infringement.   4 December 2025
Chest-worn heart monitor tech flatlines in US patent appeal
Patents
A Finnish wearable fitness gadget company has lost its bid to overturn the invalidation of a key patent, with the US Federal Circuit affirming it is abstract under Alice.   4 December 2025
Patents
A cornerstone of the US economic plan just got new IP protection, so what does it mean for the ‘inventor’ and what should companies leveraging AI do next?   3 December 2025
Copyright
With billions of dollars at stake and repercussions across the global digital ecosystem, the ruling could influence the future scope of ISP responsibilities and liability worldwide.   3 December 2025
Careers
Firm adds ex-DLA Piper litigator, who brings “deep technical experience” and “a proven track record” in complex patent and trade secrets cases.   3 December 2025
Trademarks
UK domain management firm Com Laude’s massive purchase of US rival Markmonitor signals a new era where the domain name is a critical operational asset. CEO Ben Crawford explains how he plans to be a bridge between corporate teams.   2 December 2025
Careers
The firm has hired a former chemical engineer with clients in aviation, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing, who also led Kilpatrick’s patent best practices committee.   2 December 2025
Copyright
Furniture designers are most directly affected by Mio/Konektra, but the ruling could reshape the continent’s legal relationship between copyright and design.   1 December 2025
Patents
Lead counsel on Dolby’s external legal team explains how they secured a ground-breaking preliminary injunction for a standard-essential video codec patent in a German court.   1 December 2025

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