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17 April 2026 The US firm’s new recruits—which marks a "significant expansion" of its Los Angeles and West Coast presence—include two with IP expertise.
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Europe’s latest patent fee increases are modest at the EPO but include a rare steep hike in the UK, forcing applicants to reassess filing routes, portfolio value, and long-term cost strategies, say James Bell and Yelena Morozova.
The integration of AI into patent drafting is undeniably transformative, but overreliance on these tools can put meaningful protection for inventions at risk, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
After an overwhelmingly positive Supreme Court ruling for companies working in AI, Rachel Free of CMS outlines the necessary practical steps for patent holders—including enforcement of the ‘black box’ tech, the ruling’s influence on the UPC, and how to manage related applications.
The US’s new guidance on AI inventorship appears to depart from traditional inventorship principles in a way that courts are unlikely to endorse, argues William Morriss of FBT Gibbons.
In force since 1995, the trade agreement’s blanket IP provisions are being challenged by emerging technologies and the different needs of individual countries, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
From public use and foreign sales to the challenges of proving infringement, plant patents present unique legal opportunities—and pitfalls—for the agricultural industry, explain Bree Vculek, Gaby Longsworth, and Robert Millonig of Sterne Kessler.
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.
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.
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2 April 2026 As millions of people around the world watch the progress of Nasa’s Artemis II mission, an expert in the sector says it is vital for the UK to convert its academic ability into commercial success.
1 April 2026 A US judge has sided with the Canadian ‘athleisure’ brand in its running-shoe feud, overturning a jury verdict from a year ago by finding Nike’s patent obvious.
30 March 2026 The largest solar manufacturer in the US is seeking the Commission’s most powerful remedy against 47 companies that it says are importing infringing PV components.
30 March 2026 The new IP chief joined the firm in 2025 and replaces Mary Bagnall, who spent nearly a decade in the role and will become a consultant to the firm.
27 March 2026 New for this year, the vetted list celebrates leading in-house counsel who demonstrate exceptional ability in managing their organisation's IP portfolio, legal team, and IP culture.
27 March 2026 The European Court of Justice will decide how far the UPC’s ‘long-arm’ jurisdiction can reach in a complex case brought by Dyson, the outcome of which could have a far-reaching impact on businesses. Sarah Speight explores.
26 March 2026 Clarivate’s AI50 highlights the companies, universities, and countries winning the race to create and implement foundational, scalable AI, backed up by multinational patent protection.
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