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16 January 2026 A high-profile departure from the USPTO sees a senior appellate expert move into private practice as demand increases in the firm's life sciences IP practice.
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Trademarks
AI and automation have transformed brand abuse into a high-speed, high-scale, and multi-vector 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 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.
Patents
A unique case in which the Supreme People’s Court heard an infringement complaint involving a questionable patent has led to a more flexible approach to enforcement timeframes, says Xiao Jin of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Patents
Africa’s vibrant market growth is attracting global investment and dispute resolution mechanisms—from specialised national tribunals to international arbitration and regional bodies—are strengthening enforcement, reducing risk, and bolstering investor confidence across the continent, says Sofia Araujo of Inventa.
Trademarks
With demand for goods rising in Nigeria, trademark infringement is on the up. Izuchukwu Chinedo of Inventa explores how policy reforms can better protect both brand owners and consumers.
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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
13 January 2026 A Swiss apparel company loses its last hope for US protection, in a case offering a stark lesson for luxury brands on genericism and translation under the country’s trademark system.
Patents
12 January 2026 Tech giant triumphs in patent battle with Finnish NPE but fails to convince European officials that browser technology is protectable.
Trademarks
12 January 2026 Barrister Daniel Selmi explains how he helped AGA Rangemaster challenge the marketing of refurbished cookers, in a rare case clarifying when brand owners can still object to resale despite trademark exhaustion.
Careers
12 January 2026 Appointment of senior hire, who brings expertise in technology and media, forms part of ECIJA’s strategy to expand its IP and technology practice in Mexico.
Trade secrets
9 January 2026 Virginia Supreme Court confirms retrial after finding legal and procedural errors in landmark trade secrets case, with both sides bullish over their prospects in round two of the dramatic case.
Careers
9 January 2026 Experienced Ex-Hoffmann Eitle litigator who worked on Sanofi v Amgen joins firm’s growing UPC team in Germany.
Patents
8 January 2026 A multi-year patent licensing agreement, which covers Nokia’s video technology in a major implementer’s TVs, resolves all patent-related litigation between the pair.
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