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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.
AI and automation have transformed brand abuse into a high threat, one that traditional siloed defences cannot contain. The only way to win is to build whole-of-business systems that make deception unprofitable, says Tony Kirsch, commercial director of the Brand Safety Alliance.
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.
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.
Africa’s vibrant market growth is attracting global investment and dispute resolution mechanisms—from specialised national tribunals to international arbitration and regional bodies—are strengthening enforcement, reducing risk, and bolstering investor confidence across the continent, says Sofia Araujo of Inventa.
With demand for goods rising in Nigeria, trademark infringement is on the up. Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa explores how policy reforms can better protect both brand owners and consumers.
The entertainment company’s challenge to Judge Selna’s order for another jury trial zeroes in on punitive damages and raises two pivotal questions, say Mark Sommers and Patrick Rodgers of Finnegan.
The court’s rejection of the sportswear company’s appeal underlines the importance of clarity in appeals, write John Linneker and Robyn Trigg of Osborne Clarke.
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22 January 2026 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe adds senior litigators with experience in patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, and commercial disputes across life sciences and technology.
19 January 2026 As AI makes celebrity imitation effortless, Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey’s decision to trademark a catchphrase is a creative, if untested, move.
19 January 2026 Brands looking to own their ‘dotBrand’ domain name need to prepare, as a rare chance to secure exclusive digital real estate approaches.
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 An annual, first-of-its-kind project aims to highlight the world’s leading in-house intellectual property counsel—and we need your help.
14 January 2026 In an important case for brand owners, a referral to the CJEU will test how far trademark protection for well-known marks can extend without clashing with political expression or parody.
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