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15 June 2026 The fitness apparel brand has convinced the UKIPO to reject an application for the bad-faith mark, citing an Emirati businessman’s previous attempts to register ‘The South Face’, ‘Upper Armour’ and ‘Tommy’.
15 June 2026
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Trademarks
With no football team to cheer on, China’s interest has turned to an ex-PE teacher now top referee dubbed the ‘Card Master’—but others are looking to cash in on his valuable brand.
Trademarks
Statutory periods for filing evidence must be adhered to and ‘negligent counsel’ defences will be rejected, according to a noteworthy judgment involving the tech giant’s ‘Tivoli’ mark, say C A Brijesh and Simranjot Kaur of Remfry & Sagar.
Trade secrets
Ownership is central to the concept of IP, but what happens when the what, or even the who, is unknown? Ana Neves of Inventa explores.
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.
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Trademarks
10 June 2026 On the eve of the World Cup 2026—a critical period for the sportswear company—a trademark battle that threatens Nike’s iconic football range continues to rumble on.
Unified Patent Court
9 June 2026 In the second of a series of interviews with women judges at the Unified Patent Court, Carine Gillet shares her views with Sarah Speight on encouraging more women into technical judicial careers, how equipped the court is to handle life sciences disputes, and more.
Careers
9 June 2026 The new IP chief joins after securing a significant Supreme Court victory for Dairy UK in a high-profile trademark dispute with plant-based food producer Oatly.
Careers
9 June 2026 The data and intelligence firm appoints the former CEO of CPA Global—which Clarivate bought in 2020—to lead the IP division’s growth, as it aims to accelerate AI integration and streamline its core business operations.
Trademarks
8 June 2026 The beverage company’s latest strike at the International Trade Commission highlights the growing use of trade remedies to combat the problem posed by grey market goods.
Patents
8 June 2026 New guidance for the notoriously complex world of calculating royalty rates for standard-essential patents is crucial for enabling innovation, competition and inclusive economic growth, says the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Trademarks
6 June 2026 The thriving urban sport is attracting entrepreneurs and investors, with hundreds of new brands being registered compared to a couple of dozen related to tennis.
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