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11 May 2026 Against a backdrop of rooftop receptions, hot-topic debates, hectic networking, and cross-city navigation, WIPR brings you highlights and key talking points from the world’s largest IP conference.
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Jurisdiction reports
While Nigeria’s IP Policy is a significant step to modernising the country’s IP framework, effective implementation across existing statutes is key, write Victress Elechi & Boluwatife Oshikoya of Inventa.
Law firm news
WIPR Leaders is a trusted global community of leading IP professionals, inspired by personal connections made at events like the INTA Annual Meeting, says Baron Armah-Kwantreng of WIPR Rankings.
In-House
Members of the inaugural WIPR Global In-House Elite find that strong business partnerships, curiosity, and trust are driving the value they offer, reports Baron Armah-Kwantreng, WIPR Rankings editor.
Patents
Mediation is an increasingly attractive option to resolve IP disputes, especially for SMEs, individuals and universities. But it is important that organisations are well prepared and proactive, says Cyrille Rousseau of Dennemeyer & Associates.
Jurisdiction reports
A significant ruling from the Calcutta High Court has steered the country towards aligning with international jurisprudence regarding graphical user interfaces, say Samta Mehra and Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar.
Trademarks
With the country’s latest trademark law revision coming into force this year, Hu Gang of China Patent Agent (HK) explains the direction of the amendment and what it will mean in practice.
Jurisdiction reports
Counterfeiters and infringers face lower thresholds for criminal convictions and severer penalties following guidance issued last year, says Ling Zhao of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Trademarks
Given the different statutory interpretations of the commercial application of marks under US law, clear contractual safeguards are essential, say Lauren Leipold and John Heinbockel of Seyfarth Shaw.
Latest Conference Videos
Future of IP
Speakers from Corsearch, Rivian, and Astera Labs discuss strategies for building a cost-effective IP enforcement practice.
AI
Speakers from Atlas Copco, Eppendorf Group, the European Patent Office, AWA, and Medmix Group discuss how legal teams can develop effective internal AI policies and governance frameworks.
AI
Speakers from Haley Guiliano, AstraZeneca, BAT, and Novartis examine the practical steps legal and IP teams can take to adopt AI responsibly, address scepticism, and build trust.
Trademarks
Kate Nye, Gap, shares strategies to maximise the value of a trademark portfolio and align it with business goals.
More News
Live
6 May 2026 Live coverage from INTA 2026 in London brings key updates and insights as thousands of IP practitioners, policymakers and in-house counsel gather in the UK capital.
Copyright
6 May 2026 Native-Peruvian actress Q’orianka Kilcher claims that the film director used her facial features to “exploit a young indigenous girl’s biometric identity and cultural heritage” without any credit or compensation.
Trademarks
6 May 2026 Constantin Eikel, a partner at Bird & Bird in Germany, chats with Tom Phillips at the London event about trademarks, networking, and the INTA conference experience—including his 'word of the week' and top London tips.
Future of IP
6 May 2026 Panellists at INTA share how workplaces can bridge generational divides and why those differences may be a team’s biggest strengths.
In-House
6 May 2026 Toni Nijm, chief product officer at IP services firm Anaqua, chats with Tom Phillips at INTA 2026 about why AI adoption is challenging but critical for successfully defending IP.
In-House
6 May 2026 The telecoms giant’s VP and head of IP licensing, Harold Barrault, tells Sarah Speight about his role in achieving high growth in licensing revenues for the business, starting with getting the IP department to work fully as a team.
Careers
6 May 2026 The new partner, a former entrepreneur and self-proclaimed ‘hardcore programmer’, brings patent litigation savvy to the firm.
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