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Trade secrets
Virginia Supreme Court confirms retrial after finding legal and procedural errors in landmark trade secrets case, with both sides bullish over their prospects in round two of the dramatic case. 9 January 2026
In-House
An annual, first-of-its-kind project aims to highlight the world’s leading in-house intellectual property counsel—and we need your help. 9 January 2026
Careers
Experienced Ex-Hoffmann Eitle litigator who worked on Sanofi v Amgen joins firm’s growing UPC team in Germany. 9 January 2026
Patents
A multi-year patent licensing agreement, which covers Nokia’s video technology in a major implementer’s TVs, resolves all patent-related litigation between the pair. 8 January 2026
Patents
Simon Wright says he will focus on engagement with in-house and SME members, as well as support the UK rejoining the UPC and more as he takes the reins at the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. 8 January 2026
Patents
Traceability and transparency of training practices, and the value of bespoke tools, are among the key AI trends that will be shaped by legal and regulatory developments in 2026, write experts from Rouse. 7 January 2026
Careers
The new recruits from a boutique Boston firm enables Merchant to expand and strengthen its tech and life sciences offering in the innovation hub. 6 January 2026
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
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
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