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In-House
After moving to wellness brand Alo Yoga, Leo Longauer reflects on the challenges posed by dupes, counterfeits and AI enforcement tools, ahead of becoming president of Marques in March 2027. 14 October 2026
Trademarks
A Delhi High Court dispute over comparative advertising has exposed a deeper fault line in Indian IP litigation: where should rights holders be able to sue when business and advertising increasingly happen online? Aarti Aggarwal of Remfry & Sagar unpacks a case that puts conflicting jurisdictional rules under scrutiny. 14 October 2026
Patents
The three cities received the inaugural awards for their pledges to foster innovation and creativity over the coming year, with plans including attracting technology startups, expanding practical support for intellectual property and connecting research excellence with business growth. 14 October 2026
Patents
The UK Intellectual Property Office has shelved plans to introduce a controversial Rate Determination Track, instead proposing less interventionist actions to reduce the cost and complexity of standard-essential patent disputes. Lawyers welcome the news but question whether an ‘early neutral evaluation’ scheme that triggers an automatic stay in proceedings would work in practice. 13 October 2026
Patents
Counsel from Cole Schotz, representing PILOT, the Japanese pen manufacturer, tell WIPR how they protected their client’s erasable ink technology using the Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) proceeding to remove infringing products from the marketplace. 13 October 2026
In-House
As he prepares to step down after three decades guarding the iconic hues of Cadbury and Milka, Mark Hodgin reflects on colour marks, balancing marketing evolution with legal protection, and the future of non-traditional trademarks. 12 October 2026
Trade secrets
Potential reforms to post-employment restrictions and contractual notice periods could make it harder for brand owners to protect trade secrets and manage staff departures, prompting questions about how businesses can safeguard their interests. 12 October 2026
Careers
Ouro Preto Paranhos has brought in a licensed pharmacist with more than 26 years of intellectual property experience to lead the patent practice at the Rio de Janeiro firm. 12 October 2026
Artificial Intelligence
As concern over AI-generated content grows, fresh legislation will grant citizens automatic IP rights over their physical likeness and voice to curb online manipulation. 12 October 2026
Patents
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
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