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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.
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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.
Addition of China's .cn and Germany's .de marks a major milestone in simplifying global IP protection, says Tony Kirsch of the Brand Safety Alliance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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While many children are just discovering their interests, one young student wowed the audience by taking the stage to explain how she is using AI and technology to turn ideas into something more.
Ahead of her INTA panel, the AI expert unpacks the threat of syntethic—and why brand owners must rethink enforcement and crisis response before it’s too late.
Data from Questel indicates a radical restructuring of IP professionals’ duties, as adoption and demand rates continue to rise.
As deepfakes blur the line between reality and replica, celebrities are turning to trademark law to protect their personas. Is it time to upgrade personality rights?
Ex-Disney counsel Thomas Limouzin-Lamothe tells Sarah Speight how he is combating global piracy in his new role with a major membership body for Hollywood studios, broadcasters and streaming platforms.
An event for IP, legal and compliance leaders to address the growing threat of trade secret misappropriation heads to San Jose.
The new Washington, DC firm, which will focus on IP, AI and technology, also provides free open-source AI-based patent analytics tools for clients.
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