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Copyright

Betty Boop and early Disney characters enter US public domain

Literary classics, early Disney and Fleischer animations, and Oscar-winning films join animated icons in the annual release of works from 95 years ago.   2 January 2026

Careers

Trademark and brands expert returns to Womble Bond after spell in-house

Womble Bond Dickinson rehires the former Marine lieutenant colonel as a trademark attorney and brand-protection litigator.   2 January 2026

Patents

PTAB year in review: A shifting landscape and outlook for 2026

With the unprecedented changes at the PTAB in 2025, what could the year ahead hold for the agency? Lawyers from Sterne Kessler explore.   2 January 2026

Trademarks

UK trademarks in 2025: 3 landmark rulings and what they mean

Decisions on post-sale confusion, AI-generated content and lookalike packaging are set to shape brand protection for 2026 and beyond, says Varuni Paranavitane of Finnegan.   31 December 2025

Patents

UPC: A review of 2025 and what to expect in 2026

As the Unified Patent Court continues in its third year, there are inevitable issues that continue to arise as it grows as a jurisdiction, writes Darren Smyth of EIP.   30 December 2025

Patents

Amazon v Interdigital: A jurisdiction challenge

A recent hearing in the UK between the tech megaliths highlights how conflicting approaches by foreign courts make for a challenging SEP licensing landscape, writes Myles Jelf of Bristows.   29 December 2025

In-House

Three in-house counsel perspectives on 2025–2026: Part 2

In part two of this two-part series, WIPR asks in-house counsel to reflect on 2025, and what will matter most for their teams in 2026.   24 December 2025

Diversity

Mental health in IP: ‘We have a clear picture of the problem’

The Life in the Law 2025 report sheds light on the mental health challenges faced by legal professionals, revealing the links between wellbeing, inclusion and modern working practices. IP Inclusive’s Andrea Brewster explores how the findings offer clear guidance for meaningful change.   24 December 2025

In-House

Three in-house counsel perspectives on 2025–2026: Part 1

In part one of a two-part series, WIPR asks in-house counsel to reflect on 2025, and what will matter most for their teams in 2026.   23 December 2025

AI

What counts as an ‘infringing copy’? Getty takes AI fight to appeals court

Getty’s revived copyright claim against Stability AI is heading back to the Court of Appeal, raising “novel and important points of law” that could change AI, software, and copyright rules in the UK.   22 December 2025

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