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Chinese companies such as Tencent continue to dominate the top 25 filers, while Japan’s SoftBank leads and only one European company appears on the list, according to new data.
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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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A revised complaint reflects the Supreme Court’s tougher test for secondary liability, leaving direct infringement at the heart of one of AI’s most scrutinised copyright disputes.
By teaming up with a second patent pool, the organisation is broadening access to verified standard essential patent information, the project lead tells WIPR.
The company’s record-breaking IPO had promised to make its owner the world’s first trillionaire—what will be the impact on its historically guarded IP strategy?
Joining a trio of former colleagues in Washington, DC, the new recruit brings “deep technical knowledge” and “sophisticated litigation and trial expertise”.
A US litigation study shows telecoms disputes dominated patent cases between 2019 and 2025, with AI making an impact, trade secrets rising, and rights holders looking at a wider IP toolkit.
A case between legal AI competitors could set an important precedent for how AI-powered document drafting technologies are protected.
The new president of Licensing and Commercial Strategy brings 20-plus years’ experience of both in-house and private practice to the patent pool administrator.
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