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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.
20 April 2026
Latest Features
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trademarks
Addition of China's .cn and Germany's .de marks a major milestone in simplifying global IP protection, says Tony Kirsch of the Brand Safety Alliance.
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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Careers
20 April 2026 The Hong Kong partner brings more than 20 years’ experience and specialises in trademark strategy, cross-border enforcement, and brand protection across Asia and beyond.
Trademarks
17 April 2026 A Washington, DC judge combines lawsuits between the fast-fashion giants, marking a key turning point in the pair’s global litigation as they jostle for market dominance.
Careers
17 April 2026 The US firm’s new recruits—which marks a "significant expansion" of its Los Angeles and West Coast presence—include two with IP expertise.
Careers
17 April 2026 The fresh hire, who will take up his new role in May, brings years of expertise in luxury, tech and AI to the firm’s team offering in Frankfurt.
In-House
16 April 2026 Ranked in WIPR’s Global In-House Elite 2026, Sean Alexander—head of IP at multinational materials group Umicore—tells Sarah Speight what he loves about his job, his industry’s key trends and challenges, and why AI ‘is already proving its worth’.
Trademarks
15 April 2026 Fast-growing Chinese online marketplace joins anti-counterfeiting coalition as it faces infringement lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny worldwide.
Careers
15 April 2026 The patent litigator, who moves from McDermott Will & Schulte, joins on the eve of the firm’s merger with Taylor Wessing.
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