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Patents
The US’s new guidance on AI inventorship appears to depart from traditional inventorship principles in a way that courts are unlikely to endorse, argues William Morriss of FBT Gibbons.
Patents
In force since 1995, the trade agreement’s blanket IP provisions are being challenged by emerging technologies and the different needs of individual countries, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
Patents
From public use and foreign sales to the challenges of proving infringement, plant patents present unique legal opportunities—and pitfalls—for the agricultural industry, explain Bree Vculek, Gaby Longsworth, and Robert Millonig of Sterne Kessler.
Trademarks
AI and automation have transformed brand abuse into a high threat, one that traditional siloed defences cannot contain. The only way to win is to build whole-of-business systems that make deception unprofitable, says Tony Kirsch, commercial director of the Brand Safety Alliance.
Patents
USPTO director John Squires granted the first inter partes reviews and post-grant reviews of his tenure in December 2025 after a period of issuing only denials. Ehsun Forghany of ArentFox Schiff explains their impact.
Patents
Traceability and transparency of training practices, and the value of bespoke tools, are among the key AI trends that will be shaped by legal and regulatory developments in 2026, write experts from Rouse.
Patents
Article 83 of the European Patent Convention is the 'quiet clause' that can invalidate a patent for insufficient disclosure. Susana Rodrigues of Inventa examines four EPO appeals to show how "enablement" fails and provides a practical checklist to ensure your patent teaches the 'how,' not just the 'what.'
Copyright
The streaming giant’s deal with one of the biggest entertainment titles inherently includes a vast body of IP. Malcolm Meeks of Finnegan explains what’s on the table.
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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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Careers
22 January 2026 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe adds senior litigators with experience in patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark, and commercial disputes across life sciences and technology.
Trade secrets
21 January 2026 New rankings spotlight the firms and lawyers that are most successfully navigating the volatile world of trade secrets, from ‘prompt injections’ to billion-dollar retrials.
Careers
21 January 2026 The Stockholm-based partner, a part-time judge at the Unified Patent Court, strengthens the firm’s and digital and technology practice.
Patents
20 January 2026 A US-based non-practising entity is the first known party to apply the long-arm jurisdiction laid down by BSH v Electrolux in Europe. BMW’s lead counsel at Finnegan brings WIPR up to speed.
Trademarks
19 January 2026 As AI makes celebrity imitation effortless, Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey’s decision to trademark a catchphrase is a creative, if untested, move.
Trademarks
19 January 2026 Brands looking to own their ‘dotBrand’ domain name need to prepare, as a rare chance to secure exclusive digital real estate approaches.
Careers
19 January 2026 The firm has hired two partners with expertise in copyright litigation and AI-related copyright matters.
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