- Rankings
- WIPR Insights
Patents
30 January 2026 The Court of Appeal heard arguments over ‘airwrap’ hair stylers in Dyson v Dreame, which could have big implications for non-EU businesses with operations in Europe, finds Sarah Speight.
28 January 2026
23 January 2026
22 January 2026
20 January 2026
Latest Features
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.
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.
More News
16 January 2026 A survey by Norton Rose Fulbright reveals that trademark disputes and third-party litigation funding risks are on the minds of US corporate counsel.
16 January 2026 A high-profile departure from the USPTO sees a senior appellate expert move into private practice as demand increases in the firm's life sciences IP practice.
16 January 2026 An annual, first-of-its-kind project aims to highlight the world’s leading in-house intellectual property counsel—and we need your help.
15 January 2026 The wearable tech fight continues as Samsung seeks to block US sales of the Finnish brand's product after being sued over its Galaxy Ring.
14 January 2026 The dairy giants notch a win as a European appeals board revokes a patent held by a rival cooperative headquartered in New Zealand.
14 January 2026 The video streaming giant has expanded into the social messaging sphere as it progresses its seemingly relentless licensing campaign.
12 January 2026 Tech giant triumphs in patent battle with Finnish NPE but fails to convince European officials that browser technology is protectable.
Get up-to-date information on all our publications and events
World IP Review provides news and guidance on the challenges facing businesses and legal practitioners active in intellectual property.