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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.
Patents
Europe’s latest patent fee increases are modest at the EPO but include a rare steep hike in the UK, forcing applicants to reassess filing routes, portfolio value, and long-term cost strategies, say James Bell and Yelena Morozova.
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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.
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Trademarks
4 May 2026 Applicants are ‘increasingly connecting trademarks to identity’ says the USPTO director, as the agency reacts to a surge in personal brand filings.
In-House
4 May 2026 Marylauren Ilagan, senior counsel and head of IP at the luxury hair care brand, shares some of her takeaways from the in-house community at INTA 2026.
Trademarks
4 May 2026 Senior leaders from Meta, the Swedish Intellectual Property Office, Hugo Boss, and the Global Counsel Forum shared reflections on barriers still holding back gender equality and the steps needed to move forward.
Trademarks
3 May 2026 The world’s biggest IP event heads back to the popular US city next year, as association CEO nods to ‘challenging’ issue over unregistered attendees at London conference.
AI
3 May 2026 From complex global licensing structures to deepfakes and AI risk, Virgin’s Bill Budd discusses the realities of managing one of the world’s most unconventional brands.
Trademarks
3 May 2026 Rob Cumming of Appleyard Lees shares what it means to have the INTA carnival in town, a must-do when in London, and why his word of 2026 is ‘lizard’.
Trademarks
3 May 2026 As AI reshapes advertising and user experience, brands face rising scrutiny over misleading claims and manipulative design—bringing fresh legal and reputational risks.
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