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3 June 2026 In the first of two decisions following appeals heard last week, the Court of Appeal overturned an injunction against Kodak in the UK and Germany, and provides “welcome clarity” to the UPC’s role and reach over European patents in non-UPC territories.
Latest Features
Patents
The English courts have long highlighted the lack of enforceable arbitration as the core reason for "dysfunctional" global FRAND dispute resolution, but Acer v Nokia creates a potential solution, says Robert Lundie Smith of Charles Russell Speechlys.
Trademarks
Manual and partially automated systems across the continent are impacting the speed and reliability of trademark protection, but some jurisdictions are setting a precedent for a ‘paperless’ future, says Inês Sequeira of Inventa.
Trademarks
The UK Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of Deckers over Up & Running is a boon for rights owners who rely on selective distribution systems, say Geoff Steward and Rona Bar-Isaac of Addleshaw Goddard, who led the successful case.
Patents
A major patent hearing has concluded at the UK Supreme Court. Eeva Hakoranta—formerly chief licensing officer at InterDigital and senior vice president at Nokia—argues that no national court should act as arbiter of global FRAND disputes.
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.
Latest Conference Videos
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.
Future of IP
What does it take for IP teams to be heard at executive level? This session focuses on practical ways to translate legal and technical work into business value that resonates with senior leadership, particularly in high-pressure environments where ROI must be clearly demonstrated.
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Careers
1 June 2026 The new hire brings nearly two decades of trial experience in complex disputes across patents, trademarks, copyright and confidential information, including landmark patent litigation before the UK Supreme Court.
Trade secrets
29 May 2026 A US appeals court has thrown out a multimillion-dollar jury verdict, highlighting the importance of timely filing in a decision with potentially far-reaching implications for disputes.
Patents
29 May 2026 Videos of the Chicago event are now available to view online, offering insight from leading in-house counsel and partners at top law firms on topics such as AI drafting, filing strategies and IP financing.
Careers
29 May 2026 The IP law firm group has announced its replacement for Andrew Blattman, who will step down from the role after a 30-year career with the company.
Careers
28 May 2026 The firm's latest addition to its Dallas team is a patent litigator who counts defending Blackberry among her achievements, and who combines technical expertise with significant experience in case strategy and team leadership.
Trademarks
28 May 2026 A certain familiar phrase may be a convenient shorthand for trademark practitioners but it risks simplifying how modern brands actually operate, warned Jaguar Land Rover’s counsel.
Trademarks
27 May 2026 Online enforcement now operates across “millions of cases and beyond” for the world’s largest internet retailer as it grapples with AI-generated fraud, abusive filings and regulation.
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