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BREAKING: UK court deals blow to Getty in AI copyright battle

In a landmark yet narrow ruling, the High Court dismisses Getty Images’ key copyright theories against Stability AI—leaving UK training-data liability unresolved but opening the door to future TM fights over AI outputs.   4 November 2025

Trademarks

Novartis counsel warns: ‘Don’t let AI develop without our input’

With AI reshaping IP enforcement, the pharma giant’s IP head warns that only active guidance will stop the industry from lagging behind, reports Muireann Bolger.   3 November 2025

Trademarks

Stripe out: Adidas’ appeal in Thom Browne dispute is a lesson in precision

The court’s rejection of the sportswear company’s appeal underlines the importance of clarity in appeals, write John Linneker and Robyn Trigg of Osborne Clarke.   3 November 2025

Patents

Squires: ‘Inherited patent backlog was an absolute dumpster fire’

In his first public remarks since becoming the USPTO director, a bombastic John Squires promises an agency “in overdrive” that's doubling down on AI, reports Sarah Speight.   1 November 2025

Patents

AI industry exceptions could muddy IP protection, says House counsel

Jacqui Kappler, chief democratic counsel at the US Judiciary Committee, reveals that AI is top of the IP subcommittee’s priorities at a speech in Washington, DC. Sarah Speight reports.   31 October 2025

Trademarks

AI fighting AI: Groq and Oura weigh in on the new brand battle

Counsel from Groq, Oura and Camping World face a new tech-enabled world of brand protection, finds Muireann Bolger at WIPR Trademarks North America.   31 October 2025

Trademarks

Stability AI, Intuit on value of local knowledge and whether fixed fees are a good idea

In-house counsel from the AI and fintech companies share how global thinking, local expertise, and clear pricing can earn outside counsel a spot on their speed dial, reports Muireann Bolger.   31 October 2025

Patents

Delegates descend upon Washington, DC for AIPLA Annual Meeting

Private practitioners, in-house counsel and IP services from around the world converge in the US capital for the major event, from where Sarah Speight provides on-the-ground coverage.   30 October 2025

Trademarks

‘We're being attacked from all sides’: Thermo Fisher Scientific counsel

With fraudsters exploiting new technologies, the company’s Kenya Williams explains why vigilant enforcement is money well spent to maintain a ‘clean’ brand.   30 October 2025

AI

WATCH: The expanding role of AI in IP — balancing innovation, accuracy and accountability

Experts from Desmarais, Siemens, PayPal, Moderna, and DeepIP AI examine how artificial intelligence is transforming IP protection, bringing unprecedented efficiencies as well as complex new risks.   30 October 2025

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