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Trademarks
Tougher scrutiny of environmental claims means greater compliance costs and rising litigation risks, said in-house counsel, as the EU’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive becomes fully binding. 28 September 2026
Patents
Burford Capital noted that the record award to haptics company Taction Technology is likely to be altered in post-trial proceedings, as Apple files a motion for judgment as a matter of law contesting infringement, patent validity, and the basis for damages. 28 September 2026
Careers
An ex-adviser to the NFL Players Association, the returning shareholder’s work spans the patent lifecycle, from patent preparation and prosecution through to litigation. 28 September 2026
Trademarks
From synthetic influencers to dark patterns and cultural appropriation, a Marques panel explored how brand counsel are navigating an increasingly complex web of regulation and consumer expectations. Muireann Bolger reports from the event. 25 September 2026
Patents
Driven by the growth of artificial intelligence and cloud computing, investment in data centres is eyewatering. Sarah Speight explores how the boom is impacting IP strategy and why it will soon become a “hotbed” of litigation. 25 September 2026
In-House
The airline’s $10 billion trademark-backed loan shows just how much value can be unlocked from intangible assets, explains its IP chief Donald Broadfield. But lenders take a more sophisticated approach to IP value and brand owners face a growing opportunity—and a challenge—to understand what their trademarks are really worth and how much of their portfolio they should put on the line. 24 September 2026
In-House
Daryl Bradley, senior director and head of IP prosecution at British technology company Arm, reveals why the IP team doesn’t just “file patents blindly”, what they want from external counsel, and the importance of evolving an IP strategy in line with business growth. Sarah Speight reports. 24 September 2026
Trademarks
Dressed in black robes, the plush toy company’s Catrin Turner offered a theatrical warning at the Marques Annual Conference in Lisbon: protecting a brand from genericide requires vigilance, tenacity and a willingness to be the “party pooper at the marketing party”. 23 September 2026
Careers
Following the prominent patent judge’s promotion to the Court of Appeal, the judiciary has appointed a King’s Counsel with 35 years’ experience as a barrister. 23 September 2026
Trademarks
The plant-based meat alternatives company convinced a Massachusetts court to drastically cut the amount it owes Vegadelphia Foods for trademark infringement, with the judge finding insufficient evidence that Beyond’s actions caused a potential $100m business venture to fail. 22 September 2026
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