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8 October 2026 A Dutch ruling against Lidl in favour of Birkenstock exposes the jurisdictional risks brand owners face when functional products blur the line between design and copyright protection. The trick is to “start at the drawing board, not in the witness box”, finds Muireann Bolger.
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Patents
5 October 2026 Cerence has accused Sony of infringing five patents related to speech recognition and voice-control technology in a Texas lawsuit, following an ITC complaint and concurrent district court case filed against the electronics giant last year.
Trademarks
5 October 2026 Manchester City’s star player has launched legal action against Norwegian Air Shuttle, claiming a viral World Cup campaign unlawfully exploited his signature blonde ponytail for commercial gain.
Trademarks
5 October 2026 Tapio Blanc, chief trademark officer at Roche, explains why fighting fakes can be a matter of life and death, and how AI, online platforms, and ‘mousetrap buys’ are affecting brand protection.
AI
2 October 2026 Counsel for the tech startup hits back at the patent office’s “archaic thinking”, after the hearing officer insists his reasoning is aligned with the Supreme Court’s landmark artificial neural network decision.
Trademarks
2 October 2026 Following member pushback over convention expenses, the association is rolling out tiered fee reductions, SME membership discounts, and a streamlined ticketing system for its 2027 event in San Diego.
Careers
2 October 2026 The firm adds an experienced patent litigator who acted for Dyson in a significant Unified Patent Court case, providing its Munich office with heavyweight expertise in standard-essential patent and FRAND disputes, as well as competition law.
Copyright
1 October 2026 Distinct from generative AI cases it may be, but run-of-the-mill it is not, as the Westlaw ruling offers plaintiffs and judges a framing of fair use that may be recycled in other copyright infringement disputes, finds Sarah Speight.
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Patents
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.
Jurisdiction reports
Eight years on, India’s first standard-essential patent decree has redefined the country’s evidentiary bar for enforcement, explains Pankaj Soni of Remfry & Sagar.
Patents
Navigating the AI patent landscape requires moving beyond § 101 eligibility to master the complex interplay with § 112(a) enablement, says Bradford Fritz of BSKB.
Trademarks
A Swedish court has clarified when warning letters may constitute marketing, confirming that the key question is whether they serve a sales-promoting purpose, explains Maria Zamkova of Fenix Legal.
Patents
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.
Trademarks
Global stakeholders face a fundamentally altered risk profile in the country—but engaging is vital to protect rights, says Riikka Palmos of Papula-Nevinpat.
Jurisdiction reports
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).
Patents
Effective understanding and analysis of IP information can support strategic decisions on investment, budgeting and growth, explains Shinya Kinuta, managing director of Dennemeyer Japan.
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Cross-border intellectual property procurement is shifting toward centralised digital platforms, and Revidence demonstrates how integrated proposal comparisons, dedicated case chats, and performance-based fee structures are streamlining workflows for IP lawyers and global legal teams.
AI
The rise of agentic AI is creating new opportunities for IP owners, alongside complex questions around risk, liability and regulatory compliance. This session considers how emerging developments may reshape IP protection frameworks across key jurisdictions.
Patents
As generative AI becomes more integrated into patent drafting, questions are emerging around its long-term impact on quality, validity and enforceability. This closing debate weighs up the risks and opportunities, and considers how organisations can adopt AI responsibly in patent practice.
Patents
Global filing strategies are becoming harder to maintain as jurisdictions, costs and commercial priorities continue to shift. This session contrasts traditional approaches with more dynamic models being used to manage international portfolios more efficiently.
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