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18 May 2026 Following lawsuits against Five Guys, Burger King and others last year, SmartOrder has expanded its litigation campaign to target more of the world’s biggest fast-food franchises.
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A major patent hearing has concluded at the UK Supreme Court. Eeva Hakoranta—formerly chief licensing officer at InterDigital and senior vice president at Nokia—argues that no national court should act as arbiter of global FRAND disputes.
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.
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5 May 2026 The UK's first-ever FRAND cross-licence has been determined by the High Court in the global dispute between the tech rivals over standard-essential patents.
2 May 2026 As the world’s biggest IP conference opens in the UK capital, WIPR goes on the ground with exclusive in-house insight, key sessions to watch, and a front-row seat to the debates shaping the future of brand protection.
1 May 2026 The global IP community’s movers and shakers of the year are revealed, in a list that spans 80 countries and six continents.
1 May 2026 The Office of the US Trade Representative has placed the EU on its Watch List, outlining concerns around pharma legislation, GIs and digital copyright.
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.
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