Latest News & Features
Patents
After “seismic” changes imposed by the USPTO last year, litigating patents will become significantly more difficult and costly to defend, and both plaintiffs and defendants must urgently retool their strategies, advise lawyers from BCLP. 6 January 2026
.jpg/r%5Bwidth%5D=1280&r%5Bheight%5D=720/428a5af0-ea42-11f0-b138-3f5f01a9f310-44607660-a529-11f0-9dd2-b36791cb8612-Untitled%20design%20(9).webp)
In-House
As he hands over the baton, Bobby Mukherjee reflects on his time leading the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys—from progressing the soon-to-be-launched paid apprenticeship schemes to engaging with the UK body’s in-house members. Sarah Speight reports. 5 January 2026
Copyright
A US appeals court has backed Paramount, rejecting claims that the blockbuster sequel unlawfully copied a 1983 magazine article—underscoring just how hard it is to sue Hollywood studios for infringement. 5 January 2026
Patents
Article 83 of the European Patent Convention is the 'quiet clause' that can invalidate a patent for insufficient disclosure. Susana Rodrigues of Inventa examines four EPO appeals to show how "enablement" fails and provides a practical checklist to ensure your patent teaches the 'how,' not just the 'what.' 5 January 2026
Copyright
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
Womble Bond Dickinson rehires the former Marine lieutenant colonel as a trademark attorney and brand-protection litigator. 2 January 2026
Patents
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
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
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
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
Not finding what you're looking for, please try resetting your applied search and filters,
or try the full site search.