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Trademarks

Siren call: Starbucks’ IP chief on safeguarding a global brand

A global network of more than 35,000 stores makes the coffee chain one of the world’s most recognisable brands. Its IP chief Russ Jacobs discusses how it protects its brand at scale.   6 May 2026

Trademarks

WATCH: Constantin Eikel of Bird & Bird

Constantin Eikel, a partner at Bird & Bird in Germany, chats with Tom Phillips at the London event about trademarks, networking, and the INTA conference experience—including his 'word of the week' and top London tips.   6 May 2026

Careers

Kilpatrick adds tech patent litigator and China expert to Chicago office

The new partner, a former entrepreneur and self-proclaimed ‘hardcore programmer’, brings patent litigation savvy to the firm.   6 May 2026

In-House

WATCH: John Ward, trademarks VP and associate GC of Moderna, at INTA

John Ward, vice president and associate general counsel of trademarks at Moderna, chats with Tom Phillips at INTA 2026.   5 May 2026

Live

INTA 2026 Event Coverage

Live coverage from INTA 2026 in London brings key updates and insights as thousands of IP practitioners, policymakers and in-house counsel gather in the UK capital.   5 May 2026

Trademarks

IP at the heart of UK growth agenda, says minister

The UK government is positioning IP as a strategic economic tool, with a focus on AI, enforcement and financing to unlock growth, Kanishka Narayan told delegates.   5 May 2026

Trademarks

Beyond logos: Brands face new challenges with non-traditional TMs

Non-traditional marks are booming, but proving and protecting them remains complex, with businesses working around patchwork rules and emerging AI tools.   5 May 2026

Patents

UK grants first $392m FRAND cross-licence in Samsung v ZTE dispute

The UK's first-ever FRAND cross-licence has been determined by the High Court in the global dispute between the tech rivals over standard-essential patents.   5 May 2026

Trademarks

WATCH: Roland Mallinson, head of brands at Taylor Wessing, INTA 2026

Tom Phillips sits down with Roland Mallinson, head of brands at Taylor Wessing at INTA 2026 in London, on the eve of the firm's merger with Winston & Strawn.   5 May 2026

Trademarks

John Squires gears up USPTO for deepfakes era

Applicants are ‘increasingly connecting trademarks to identity’ says the USPTO director, as the agency reacts to a surge in personal brand filings.   4 May 2026

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