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24 July 2026 As Andy Burnham begins his leadership, a trio of leading IP lawyers warn that the UK’s future success depends on getting AI regulation, funding and commercialisation right—and quickly.
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Jurisdiction reports
Significant administrative backlogs at Angola’s Industrial Property Office have delayed trademark registrations, creating a challenge for brand owners to demonstrate ownership. Miguel Bibe of Inventa explores how to prove and enforce rights amid delays.
Jurisdiction reports
Weight loss drugs promise a diabetes breakthrough in Africa, but patent barriers stall access. What does COVID-19 tell us about how to solve the continent’s silent crisis? Sofia Araújo of Inventa explores.
Trademarks
FIFA's corruption trials got all the press, but there's a quieter legal fight that never stops: protecting its brand. Craig Savitzky of Pirical collates data on some of the firms doing FIFA's intellectual property work.
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.
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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Patents
20 July 2026 As Andy Burnham moves into 10 Downing Street, Sarah Speight hears that AI protections, misfiring IPO tech, and greater powers for the IP Minister are on organisations' wishlists.
Trademarks
20 July 2026 La Roja’s players will hope to benefit from a portfolio of registered trademarks, while FIFA’s IP strategy for the next tournament begins.
Community & Inclusion
20 July 2026 The first woman to become deputy executive director of the EUIPO in its 30-year history, WIPR 2026 Influential Woman in IP Edyta Demby-Siwek is strengthening Europe’s IP system while championing more inclusive innovation and leadership.
Trademarks
17 July 2026 This year’s honourees include a firm that has elevated its position to the highest tier with a significant team acquisition—and one that appears in the rankings for the first time.
Patents
17 July 2026 The US International Trade Commission has agreed to probe Samsung and buyers of its memory chips, including Google, Nvidia and Broadcom, as a years-long feud continues.
Careers
17 July 2026 High-profile hire brings nearly 25 years of experience in IP, with particular expertise in artificial intelligence, new technologies and US patent policy.
Patents
16 July 2026 Chinese companies such as Tencent continue to dominate the top 25 filers, while Japan’s SoftBank leads and only one European company appears on the list, according to new data.
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