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18 July 2025 GenAI developer behind Claude could face potentially ‘enormous’ damages | Decision sets precedent that could result in several million copyright owners claiming infringement | Judge Alsup’s ‘cavalier’ attitude towards piracy may result in damages so high that Anthropic may settle, says commentator.
16 July 2025
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Patents
Following the UK government’s launch of its consultation on standard-essential patents, Tom Brazier of EIP raises concerns over proposals that appear “irrelevant” and “misguided”.
Trademarks
The EU court’s refusal to register the iconic toy highlights its resolve to block monopolies on shapes with a technical function, says Sean Ibbetson of Bristows.
Patents
The first decisions under Coke Morgan Stewart’s controversial new factor reveal a different landscape for PTAB petitioners. Jessica Kaiser and Chris Marando of Perkins Coie explore the takeaways.
Patents
Now is a particularly good time for litigating patent disputes at the US International Trade Commission, write Eric Fues & Shivani Karthikeyan of Finnnegan.
Copyright
Two pivotal rulings regarding the use of copyrighted works to train genAI models may reshape the legal landscape for developers, rights holders, and AI platforms, writes Michael Graif of Brown Rudnick.
Artificial Intelligence
Nigeria lacks AI-specific laws but hopes to become a leader in the space through a new regulatory framework, says Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa.
Patents
Iti Negi, a senior patent engineer at Mercedes-Benz, outlines how in-house teams can drive a more effective, inventor-friendly patent process.
Patents
Early-stage companies can face high costs and little reward if they don’t get their IP strategy right from the start, say Graham Phero and Paul Ainsworth of Sterne Kessler.
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Patents
15 July 2025 Proposals aim to address a lack of transparency and uniformity in licensing standard-essential patents l Evidence shows an ‘asymmetry of pricing and information’ l Suggestions include a rate-determination track and mandatory disclosures for patent owners.
Careers
15 July 2025 LA-based partner has guided some of the industry’s “biggest names in headline-making deals”.
Future of IP
14 July 2025 This LSPN panel features experts from Maiwald, Regeneron, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Taylor Wessing discussing the impact of increased transparency requirements in clinical trials and their effects on the global patent system. The session focuses on recent regulatory changes, especially in Europe, and the challenges they present for IP protection.
Trademarks
14 July 2025 Hype and resale prices for the cult plush monster spur rise in counterfeits | China seizes thousands of knock-off figures with ‘wrong’ number of teeth in clampdown | Collectables platform Pop Mart is China’s most valuable toy company.
Patents
14 July 2025 Failure to pay costs seems pivotal in dismissal of Suinno’s action against Microsoft | Pair of decisions clarify guidelines for applying Rule 355 RoP at Court of First Instance | Follows court order forbidding Suinno’s representation by its own in-house counsel.
Careers
14 July 2025 New partner and technology expert set to add ‘industry heft’ to firm’s offering.
Patents
11 July 2025 After almost 30 years in private practice, Rich Kim made the leap in-house earlier this year to “reignite” his passion for the law. The VP of IP strategy at Netlist tells Sarah Speight why Big Tech favours ‘efficient infringement’, why he believes new patent acts will redress the balance, and what it’s like swapping a law firm for a corporation.
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