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16 September 2026 Jellycat’s battle against ‘dupes’ is testing the limits of intellectual property protection for design-led brands, from trademark and passing-off claims to copyright and design rights. As the plush-toy company takes on retailers including Aldi, Next, Hamleys and Morrisons, lawyers examine how far brands can go in protecting a distinctive look and feel.
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11 September 2026 The firm’s hire brings nearly 25 years of experience—including in high-stakes disputes involving sophisticated technologies—to its San Francisco office, adding firepower to its patent practice.
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11 September 2026 With the rapid growth of AI and the processing power it needs, Via has officially launched a long-planned DRAM patent programme to meet demand for efficient licensing of the technology that supports data centre infrastructure and operation.
Patents
10 September 2026 UPC judges and practitioners from firms including Freshfields, Kather Augenstein, EIP, Simmons & Simmons and Brinkhof converged at CIPA’s annual conference to offer candid views on the court’s biggest pressure points, from overloaded German divisions to harmonisation and cross-court influence.
Trademarks
10 September 2026 A trend of removing vowels from words to create distinctive brands was no hindrance to a London online flower seller, which provided evidence to the UK’s IPEC that a rival had taken orders from confused customers. The ruling offers important lessons for brand owners on distinctiveness, online search confusion and the risks of riding on a competitor’s reputation.
Patents
9 September 2026 The space strategy is “extremely welcome” says one IP specialist, as the country aims to turn expertise into commercial and strategic advantage, with major implications for companies developing satellite, in-orbit and security tech, including SaxaVord in Shetland.
Patents
9 September 2026 A former executive’s airport arrest puts the value of chipmaking know-how—and the risks of losing it—under the spotlight. The suspect’s China links, combined with a new report showing a 78% rise in patent filings in the sector, show how intensifying competition for semiconductor tech is reshaping IP and security challenges for companies operating across borders.
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8 September 2026 With technical specialisms including nucleic acid technologies, biological therapeutics and vaccines, and diagnostics and biological assays, the new hire adds a life sciences patent specialism to the firm’s growing IP practice.
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Patents
A medicine reaching the end of its primary patent term does not necessarily mean the market is open to generics. The complex patent landscape surrounding semaglutide shows how secondary patents covering indications, formulations and manufacturing processes can extend competitive barriers—and why careful freedom-to-operate analysis is critical before launch, says Ana Neves of Inventa.
Jurisdiction reports
Eight years on, India’s first standard-essential patent decree has redefined the country’s evidentiary bar for enforcement, explains Pankaj Soni of Remfry & Sagar.
Patents
Navigating the AI patent landscape requires moving beyond § 101 eligibility to master the complex interplay with § 112(a) enablement, says Bradford Fritz of BSKB.
Trademarks
A Swedish court has clarified when warning letters may constitute marketing, confirming that the key question is whether they serve a sales-promoting purpose, explains Maria Zamkova of Fenix Legal.
Patents
By adapting applications, using fast-track routes and managing claims, applicants can strengthen protection for inventions in Brazil, say Otto Licks, Pablo Barbosa and Rafael Tögel of Licks Attorneys.
Trademarks
Global stakeholders face a fundamentally altered risk profile in the country—but engaging is vital to protect rights, says Riikka Palmos of Papula-Nevinpat.
Jurisdiction reports
Understanding the commercial objectives of the companies driving the filing volumes will be key to accessing significant future opportunities, says Chris Li of the Beijing International Intellectual Property Convention (IIPC).
Patents
Effective understanding and analysis of IP information can support strategic decisions on investment, budgeting and growth, explains Shinya Kinuta, managing director of Dennemeyer Japan.
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Cross-border intellectual property procurement is shifting toward centralised digital platforms, and Revidence demonstrates how integrated proposal comparisons, dedicated case chats, and performance-based fee structures are streamlining workflows for IP lawyers and global legal teams.
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The rise of agentic AI is creating new opportunities for IP owners, alongside complex questions around risk, liability and regulatory compliance. This session considers how emerging developments may reshape IP protection frameworks across key jurisdictions.
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As generative AI becomes more integrated into patent drafting, questions are emerging around its long-term impact on quality, validity and enforceability. This closing debate weighs up the risks and opportunities, and considers how organisations can adopt AI responsibly in patent practice.
Patents
Global filing strategies are becoming harder to maintain as jurisdictions, costs and commercial priorities continue to shift. This session contrasts traditional approaches with more dynamic models being used to manage international portfolios more efficiently.
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