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4 September 2026 The sportswear maker’s defeat before the General Court exposes what its general counsel Neil Narriman calls a “flawed assessment” of EU design protection. WIPR examines the ruling, the limits of invalidity claims under current regulations, and what the decision could mean for brand owners seeking to protect design features.
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Trademarks
2 September 2026 A dispute between the University of Indianapolis and Indiana University could test how far protection extends when universities rebrand—and whether a bigger institution can overwhelm an established smaller mark through sheer visibility, says Bruce Siegal of Greenspoon Marder.
Patents
1 September 2026 InterDigital's chief legal officer tells WIPR that Disney is using inferior technology for its streaming channels following two 11-country injunctions in Europe, as the tech licensor files more litigation against the entertainment brand.
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1 September 2026 Two patent litigators have jumped ship from a boutique to join Pinsent Masons' Düsseldorf office, as the firm aims to strengthen its UPC firepower.
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Copyright
27 August 2026 With the rise of litigation by major record labels such as Sony against brands and their influencers using music in social media posts, one service provider is plugging a gap in the market, finds Sarah Speight.
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Jurisdiction reports
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.
Jurisdiction reports
With China’s amended Trademark Law set to take effect on January 1, 2027, significant shifts are on the horizon for brand protection and enforcement, explains Jun LI of the CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Patents
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.
Patents
Missing an EPO deadline doesn't always mean the end of the road. Susana Rodrigues of Inventa explores when re-establishment of rights is available, and what recent appeal decisions reveal about the office’s approach.
Copyright
A UK decision in favour of the owner of the Peppa Pig brand has significant implications for the cross-border enforcement of IP rights, says Louise Popple of Winston Taylor.
Patents
Twin executive orders send a signal to the quantum computing market, with the supply chain emerging as a critical focus, say Erik Huestis and Alexander Akhiezer of Foley Hoag.
Jurisdiction reports
Significant administrative backlogs at Angola’s Industrial Property Office have delayed trademark registrations, creating a challenge for brand owners to demonstrate ownership. Miguel Bibe of Inventa explores how to prove and enforce rights amid delays.
Jurisdiction reports
Weight loss drugs promise a diabetes breakthrough in Africa, but patent barriers stall access. What does COVID-19 tell us about how to solve the continent’s silent crisis? Sofia Araújo of Inventa explores.
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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.
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