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Trademarks

Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘quiet luxury’ case falters at the EUIPO

The EU Intellectual Property Office rejected the prestige cosmetics brand’s attempt to register a diamond-shaped figurative mark, on the basis that it lacked distinctive character.   15 December 2025

Careers

Sheppard Mullin strengthens trademark bench on West Coast

New hire, who joins from Morrison Foerster, is known for steering multinational companies through the “full lifecycle of brand protection”.   15 December 2025

Patents

SMEs receive just 5% of £2bn tax relief under UK patent box scheme

The costs and uncertainties of getting into the system are deterring smaller innovators and potentially resulting in lost IP, says Mathys & Squire.   15 December 2025

Trademarks

Five firms reach highest tier in WIPR’s USA Trademarks Rankings

New national rankings identify the law firms and professionals advising on bet-the-brand matters, global filing strategies and creative portfolio management.   12 December 2025

Patents

Dolby strikes again, this time at UPC over audio codec SEP

The US audio-visual firm claims that a leading laptop maker has infringed a standard-essential patent, in a filing that follows a separate landmark win against Roku.   11 December 2025

Patents

The unusual patent case that reshaped China’s enforcement deadlines

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.   11 December 2025

Trademarks

Interview: The TM lawyers taking on Musk to resurrect Twitter

The leaders behind a surprise bid to ‘rebuild the public square’, tell WIPR that Elon Musk left behind half the brand’s value when he killed off the bluebird.   10 December 2025

Patents

5 ways director Squires is changing US innovation

The USPTO director has rewired the country’s patents system since being sworn in—but which changes are most impactful? Sarah Speight explores.   10 December 2025

Careers

Kilpatrick appoints managing partner in LA

New West Coast leader brings deep experience in trademark and copyright enforcement for major global technology and consumer brands.   10 December 2025

Patents

IP dispute resolution in Africa: Strengthening investor confidence

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.   8 December 2025

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