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11 May 2026 Trade secret filings in the US reached an all-time high in 2025—particularly those relating to AI. Jeff Farrow of Michelman Robinson explains the principles that courts are increasingly applying, and how companies on both sides of the ‘v’ can prepare.
2 May 2026
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While Nigeria’s IP Policy is a significant step to modernising the country’s IP framework, effective implementation across existing statutes is key, write Victress Elechi & Boluwatife Oshikoya of Inventa.
WIPR Leaders is a trusted global community of leading IP professionals, inspired by personal connections made at events like the INTA Annual Meeting, says Baron Armah-Kwantreng of WIPR Rankings.
Mediation is an increasingly attractive option to resolve IP disputes, especially for SMEs, individuals and universities. But it is important that organisations are well prepared and proactive, says Cyrille Rousseau of Dennemeyer & Associates.
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.
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30 April 2026 The chip maker’s deadline-day ‘real party in interest’ move pays off, leaving FedEx patents at the mercy of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
29 April 2026 The world’s biggest battery maker’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit has fallen flat, and it must now face allegations that it took the chemical company’s secrets to a third party.
28 April 2026 The sportswear giant comfortably outpaced competitors in terms of footwear patent filings last year as rivals battle it out in a lucrative market.
28 April 2026 An event for IP, legal and compliance leaders to address the growing threat of trade secret misappropriation heads to San Jose.
27 April 2026 Millions watched marathon world records get smashed on the same weekend as the IP community celebrated ‘IP in sport’ for World IP Day. Marisa Woutersen asked FIFA, the UKIPO, the Copyright Alliance and sports IP lawyers to reflect on the theme.
27 April 2026 Firm accelerates growth with appointment of AI, telecoms and SEPs expert.
26 April 2026 World IP Day’s theme of 'IP in sport' reminds us how Big Tech and IP systems are influencing the game, says Arun Hill of Clarivate.
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