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Patents

Microsoft records mixed success in Europe with UPC win and EPO loss

Tech giant triumphs in patent battle with Finnish NPE but fails to convince European officials that browser technology is protectable.   12 January 2026

Patents

What IPR and PGR institutions mean under USPTO director Squires

USPTO director John Squires granted the first inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews of his tenure in December 2025 after a period of issuing only denials. Ehsun Forghany of ArentFox Schiff explains their impact.   12 January 2026

Trademarks

Trademark exhaustion boils over: AGA’s ‘rare’ case explained

Barrister Daniel Selmi explains how he helped AGA Rangemaster challenge the marketing of refurbished cookers, in a rare case clarifying when brand owners can still object to resale despite trademark exhaustion.   12 January 2026

Careers

Spain’s ECIJA strengthens IP presence in Mexico

Appointment of senior hire, who brings expertise in technology and media, forms part of ECIJA’s strategy to expand its IP and technology practice in Mexico.   12 January 2026

Trade secrets

Appian and Pega head back to court after $2bn verdict quashed

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

Deadline extended: Who are the world’s best in-house counsel?

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

Carpmaels & Ransford builds Munich UPC team with elite hire

Experienced Ex-Hoffmann Eitle litigator who worked on Sanofi v Amgen joins firm’s growing UPC team in Germany.   9 January 2026

Patents

Nokia ends global dispute with major consumer electronics company

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

‘All voices must be heard’: New CIPA president sets out plans for 2026

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

How AI will be shaped by legal and regulatory developments in 2026

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

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