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Trademarks

Lady Gaga opposes surf brand’s bid to wipe out ‘Mayhem’ merch

Singer-songwriter fights attempt to prevent sale of T-shirts and other apparel bearing the word ‘Mayhem’ | Merch on sale as part of Gaga's latest album promotion | Lost International is claiming $100m in damages from Gaga.   19 May 2025

Trademarks

From genAI to agentic AI: AT&T’s counsel on what comes next

As AT&T expands its 5G and fibre networks, counsel David Cho speaks to WIPR about the potential of AI, the challenges of modern IP protection, and why ‘agentic AI’ could be a game-changer for in-house counsel.   19 May 2025

Trademarks

INTA confirms London as host city for Annual Meeting 2026

Trademark association confirms UK host city at opening ceremony after news accidentally shared on social media the day before | New mission statement and four-year plan embraces diversity and inclusion | ‘We are, as an organisation, a citizen of the world’ says CEO.   19 May 2025

Trademarks

INTA unveils key principles on AI and IP rights at Annual Meeting

The International Trademark Association launches a regulatory framework for AI at the Annual Meeting in San Diego | Adopted Resolution highlights importance of human oversight in IP decisions.   19 May 2025

Future of IP

WATCH: International IP developments – impact on global strategy

Drew DeVoogd of InterDigital explores recent IP changes in China, the EU, and emerging markets, and how to align your strategy accordingly.   19 May 2025

Trademarks

What OpenAI and Stability AI really want from their external counsel

For AI’s biggest players, top-tier legal trademark service means fast responses, honest feedback, and no room for vague advice, finds Muireann Bolger.   18 May 2025

Patents

EPO’s new SEP tool linking standards to patents could be 'gamechanger'

European Patent Office unveils report and dataset which strongly links tech standards and SEPs | Huawei, Ericsson, Qualcomm and Nokia among top authors of cited standards documents | Patent experts welcome the dataset at event marking report launch.   16 May 2025

Law firm news

Newly transformed WIPR Leaders 2025 places quality over quantity

WIPR launches new, improved 2025 edition | New approach marks beginning of a more selective, research-driven era | Directory contains carefully vetted cohort of 1,000 leading IP practitioners from 80 countries.   16 May 2025

Trademarks

China leads global TM filings while US sees first growth since 2020

Trademark activity surged across major markets in 2024 | Mainland China is largest filer worldwide despite dip in applications | Top portfolios across the board include Nestlé, Apple, and L’Oréal.   16 May 2025

Copyright

Recognisability tests in copyright infringement cases: A step too far?

A CJEU advocate general stepped in to untangle legal knots arising from conflicting copyright decisions. But his support for a fresh ‘recognisability test’ introduces an unwelcome twist, says Anna Maria Stein of Eversheds Sutherland.   16 May 2025

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