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In-House
The airline’s $10 billion trademark-backed loan shows just how much value can be unlocked from intangible assets, explains its IP chief Donald Broadfield. But lenders take a more sophisticated approach to IP value and brand owners face a growing opportunity—and a challenge—to understand what their trademarks are really worth and how much of their portfolio they should put on the line. 24 September 2026
In-House
Daryl Bradley, senior director and head of IP prosecution at British technology company Arm, reveals why the IP team doesn’t just “file patents blindly”, what they want from external counsel, and the importance of evolving an IP strategy in line with business growth. Sarah Speight reports. 24 September 2026
Trademarks
Dressed in black robes, the plush toy company’s Catrin Turner offered a theatrical warning at the Marques Annual Conference in Lisbon: protecting a brand from genericide requires vigilance, tenacity and a willingness to be the “party pooper at the marketing party”. 23 September 2026
Careers
Following the prominent patent judge’s promotion to the Court of Appeal, the judiciary has appointed a King’s Counsel with 35 years’ experience as a barrister. 23 September 2026
Trademarks
The plant-based meat alternatives company convinced a Massachusetts court to drastically cut the amount it owes Vegadelphia Foods for trademark infringement, with the judge finding insufficient evidence that Beyond’s actions caused a potential $100m business venture to fail. 22 September 2026
Patents
Judges at the Mannheim Local Division ordered Solvest and its affiliates to stop selling the Bendy Boom telescopic belt conveyor in UPC member states where Honeywell’s patent is in force. 21 September 2026
Trademarks
While prominent British media personalities such as Molly-Mae Hague and Zoe Sugg are a step ahead in securing intellectual property protection, new figures show that only 45% of top UK influencers hold a registered trademark, compared with 80% of the top influencers globally. 21 September 2026
Careers
Varnum appoints the new partner to its litigation and ADR practice team in Michigan, bringing industry expertise in software, medical devices, automotive, robotics, consumer electronics and more. 21 September 2026
Careers
The hire brings more than three decades of experience across patent litigation, prosecution, licensing and cross-border matters, advising clients in the medical devices, automotive, manufacturing, consumer products, software and electronics sectors. 21 September 2026
Trademarks
After securing success for a brand built around a deliberately unconventional spelling, Flowerbx’s lead counsel explains how its reputation—and compelling evidence of consumer confusion—proved central to the case. 18 September 2026
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