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28 April 2026 The sportswear giant comfortably outpaced competitors in terms of footwear patent filings last year as rivals battle it out in a lucrative market.
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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.
Patents
The integration of AI into patent drafting is undeniably transformative, but overreliance on these tools can put meaningful protection for inventions at risk, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
Latest Conference Videos
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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Patents
23 April 2026 In a dispute concerning wireless tech, the Finnish firm convinced the Unified Patent Court that the parent company of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, was attempting to block Nokia from securing an injunction.
Trademarks
22 April 2026 The luxury car brand is joined by the likes of Twinings, Burberry, Calpol, Mini and the BBC, in a poll to celebrate the 150-year anniversary of trademark registration in the UK.
Patents
22 April 2026 Tech lawyers wait to see if UK courts will cement their role as global arbiter of FRAND rates, in the car brand’s dispute with tech giant InterDigital and licensing firm Avanci.
Careers
21 April 2026 The latest partner hire moves from Sidley Austin, bringing high-stakes expertise in patents and trade secrets in industries such as technology, particularly in the energy sector.
Careers
21 April 2026 A New Jersey firm appoints the high-stakes litigator as chair of its trademarks, trade secrets and copyright practice, bringing experience across patent, trade secret, trademark, trade dress, and copyright disputes.
In-House
20 April 2026 From reputational attacks to financial fraud, deepfakes are challenging the risk framework for brands and testing the limits of existing legal protections.
In-House
20 April 2026 With the start of the first-ever INTA Annual Meeting held in the UK capital just weeks away, in-house IP counsel share their favourite ways to spend downtime in the city.
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