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Patents
At an event attended by patent experts and judges from Europe, the US and China, delegates gathered in the innovation hub of Manchester, UK, to debate the theme of sustainability "in its broadest sense". Sarah Speight was there to hear ideas spanning the commercialisation of clean tech, to ensuring the patent profession’s resilience in a time of colossal change. 17 September 2026
Careers
Patent and trademark litigator brings sharp courtroom skills and engineering know-how to the firm’s IP practice, enhancing “a powerhouse platform” aimed at helping clients achieve their broader business objectives. 17 September 2026
Trademarks
Jellycat’s battle against ‘dupes’ is testing the limits of intellectual property protection for design-led brands, from trademark and passing-off claims to copyright and design rights. As the plush-toy company takes on retailers including Aldi, Next, Hamleys and Morrisons, lawyers examine how far brands can go in protecting a distinctive look and feel. 16 September 2026
Trade secrets
The iPhone maker wants an early look at its rival’s pending AI device, arguing that stolen secrets and engineering know-how could be impossible to recover once incorporated into commercial products. 15 September 2026
Careers
The firm has strengthened its intellectual property, capital markets, corporate, transactional and litigation capabilities with the addition of the group, which will be based across California and Texas. 15 September 2026
Trademarks
The lingerie and apparel brand has filed a lawsuit against British luxury shirtmaker Thomas Pink, claiming that a new product line of women’s casualwear and athleticwear infringes its famous ‘Pink’ trademarks. 15 September 2026
Patents
A medicine reaching the end of its primary patent term does not necessarily mean the market is open to generics. The complex patent landscape surrounding semaglutide shows how secondary patents covering indications, formulations and manufacturing processes can extend competitive barriers—and why careful freedom-to-operate analysis is critical before launch, says Ana Neves of Inventa. 14 September 2026
Trademarks
South Korean tech company Samsung has launched a multi-pronged bid to dismiss Dua Lipa’s $15 million trademark and publicity rights lawsuit over TV packaging, raising issues of cross-border image rights and false endorsement claims. The company said its use of the singer’s image “does not plausibly suggest” consumers would think she was promoting the product. 14 September 2026
Community & Inclusion
Pitching for business has always been a partner’s game. One in-house team decided junior lawyers needed a seat at the table, building a programme to close an “industry-wide gap” in vital experience. Marisa Woutersen spoke with organisers Regeneron and associates from A&O Shearman, Hoyng Rokh Monegier, and Bristows, who stepped up to ‘sell’ their firms. 14 September 2026
Trademarks
As registers become increasingly crowded, finding a distinctive name that can be protected is becoming a challenge for global brands. IP counsel, brand teams and academics agree that new strategies are needed—from coined names to non-verbal marks—as AI and expanding portfolios put further pressure on a shrinking pool of commercially valuable trademarks. 11 September 2026
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