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4 November 2026 Proposed reforms aim to simplify registration, tackle bad-faith filings and strengthen design rights for the country’s multi-billion pound design industry.
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21 October 2026 Businesses are invited to submit their views on whether a FRAND Opinion Service could help reduce standard-essential patent licensing frictions and improve access to dispute resolution.
20 October 2026 The nation’s highest court has rejected Google’s petition to question the government’s controversial ‘settled expectations’ factor, which makes it harder to challenge older patents. The dispute stems from claims brought by a software company against the tech giant, which has sought to invalidate the patent at issue.
20 October 2026 With specialisms covering AI, electrical, manufacturing and engineering, the pair move from Brownstein, following a former colleague who joined the firm earlier this year.
19 October 2026 From cruise ships to data centres, solid oxide fuel cells—which are in "massive demand"—offer a sustainable solution to modern energy needs that cannot be met by modern grids. Ceres Power is scaling its technology in a bid to make mass adoption possible. Sarah Speight sits down with its head of IP to find out more.
16 October 2026 Qualcomm and Transsion have extended their 4G and 5G patent licensing relationship until 2031, following a history of disputes involving mobile technology and intellectual property.
14 October 2026 The three cities received the inaugural awards for their pledges to foster innovation and creativity over the coming year, with plans including attracting technology startups, expanding practical support for intellectual property and connecting research excellence with business growth.
13 October 2026 The UK Intellectual Property Office has shelved plans to introduce a controversial Rate Determination Track, instead proposing less interventionist actions to reduce the cost and complexity of standard-essential patent disputes. Lawyers welcome the news but question whether an ‘early neutral evaluation’ scheme that triggers an automatic stay in proceedings would work in practice.
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Uncertainty over whether a patent can be challenged through inter partes review at the USPTO has only increased since the discretionary denial policy was introduced, so how should companies plan? Mauricio Uribe and Maria Anderson of Davis Wright Tremaine explain.
A medicine reaching the end of its primary patent term does not necessarily mean the market is open to generics. The complex patent landscape surrounding semaglutide shows how secondary patents covering indications, formulations and manufacturing processes can extend competitive barriers—and why careful freedom-to-operate analysis is critical before launch, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
Navigating the AI patent landscape requires moving beyond § 101 eligibility to master the complex interplay with § 112(a) enablement, says Bradford Fritz of BSKB.
By adapting applications, using fast-track routes and managing claims, applicants can strengthen protection for inventions in Brazil, say Otto Licks, Pablo Barbosa and Rafael Tögel of Licks Attorneys.
Understanding the commercial objectives of the companies driving the filing volumes will be key to accessing significant future opportunities, says Chris Li of the Beijing International Intellectual Property Convention (IIPC).
Effective understanding and analysis of IP information can support strategic decisions on investment, budgeting and growth, explains Shinya Kinuta, managing director of Dennemeyer Japan.
Patent protection is only as effective as the ability to enforce it. Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa explores the nuances of patent infringement in Nigeria and the options available to rights owners.
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines—which collectively form a key production and consumption hub—are competing with one another for high-value foreign direct investment. Kin Wah Chow of Rouse firm Suryomurcito & Co explains how.
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