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8 January 2026 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.
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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.
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.'
The streaming giant’s deal with one of the biggest entertainment titles inherently includes a vast body of IP. Malcolm Meeks of Finnegan explains what’s on the table.
A unique case in which the Supreme People’s Court heard an infringement complaint involving a questionable patent has led to a more flexible approach to enforcement timeframes, says Xiao Jin of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Recent PTAB rulings on ‘settled expectations’ have left legal practitioners guessing. Andrew Zappia of Troutman Pepper Locke breaks down the conflicting case law and outlines what clients must do to survive this shift in discretionary denial practice.
The new patent-focused platform from Toppan Digital IP offers AI-driven translation and portfolio analytics. SVP Neil Simpkin explains how it’s helping the C-suite to manage portfolios.
Quantum computing is entering mainstream R&D—and establishing an IP strategy from a position of understanding the technology is key, says Gregory Aroutiunian of Bird & Bird.
From determining who will own newly developed IP, to confidentiality and regulatory issues, Ana Neves of Inventa discusses what to consider when establishing partnerships.
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24 December 2025 In part two of this two-part series, WIPR asks in-house counsel to reflect on 2025, and what will matter most for their teams in 2026.
23 December 2025 In part one of a two-part series, WIPR asks in-house counsel to reflect on 2025, and what will matter most for their teams in 2026.
22 December 2025 For decades, patent research has been locked behind complex tools, high costs, and steep learning curves. Perplexity’s Jerry Ma tells WIPR how its new “agentic” research tool aims to open up IP intelligence to everyone.
19 December 2025 Justice Mellor grants interim licence declarations to three major implementers of Nokia’s video codec patent portfolio, in a judgment that could have broader implications for this complex cross-border dispute.
18 December 2025 A new report reveals that development in one area of quantum technology is far outpacing other sectors, and which companies are emerging as leaders in their fields.
15 December 2025 The costs and uncertainties of getting into the system are deterring smaller innovators and potentially resulting in lost IP, says Mathys & Squire.
11 December 2025 The US audio-visual firm claims that a leading laptop maker has infringed a standard-essential patent, in a filing that follows a separate landmark win against Roku.
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