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29 May 2026 A US appeals court has thrown out a multimillion-dollar jury verdict, highlighting the importance of timely filing in a decision with potentially far-reaching implications for disputes.
Latest Features
Trademarks
Manual and partially automated systems across the continent are impacting the speed and reliability of trademark protection, but some jurisdictions are setting a precedent for a ‘paperless’ future, says Inês Sequeira of Inventa.
Trademarks
The UK Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of Deckers over Up & Running is a boon for rights owners who rely on selective distribution systems, say Geoff Steward and Rona Bar-Isaac of Addleshaw Goddard, who led the successful case.
Patents
A major patent hearing has concluded at the UK Supreme Court. Eeva Hakoranta—formerly chief licensing officer at InterDigital and senior vice president at Nokia—argues that no national court should act as arbiter of global FRAND disputes.
Jurisdiction reports
While Nigeria’s IP Policy is a significant step to modernising the country’s IP framework, effective implementation across existing statutes is key, write Victress Elechi & Boluwatife Oshikoya of Inventa.
Law firm news
WIPR Leaders is a trusted global community of leading IP professionals, inspired by personal connections made at events like the INTA Annual Meeting, says Baron Armah-Kwantreng of WIPR Rankings.
In-House
Members of the inaugural WIPR Global In-House Elite find that strong business partnerships, curiosity, and trust are driving the value they offer, reports Baron Armah-Kwantreng, WIPR Rankings editor.
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.
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.
Latest Conference Videos
AI
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.
Patents
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.
Future of IP
What does it take for IP teams to be heard at executive level? This session focuses on practical ways to translate legal and technical work into business value that resonates with senior leadership, particularly in high-pressure environments where ROI must be clearly demonstrated.
More News
Trade secrets
26 May 2026 Ahead of WIPR Trade Secrets West, Cooley partner Heidi Keefe says that for legal teams, caution—not business pressure—should be the priority.
Careers
25 May 2026 The firm has expanded its Bay Area IP litigation team with a partner who handles patent, trade secrets and copyright cases, spanning both hardware and software products.
Trademarks
22 May 2026 From spy shots and AI-generated images to the EU’s repair clause, Lamborghini’s head of legal is confronting new threats to design protection.
Trademarks
22 May 2026 From AI-generated content to online enforcement disputes, Europe’s top IP officials say the legal framework is being tested as never before.
Patents
21 May 2026 In the first of a series of interviews with women UPC judges, Ingeborg Simonsson talks to Sarah Speight about her career highs and lows, including defying expectations of women in the profession and why having a clear goal is key.
Patents
21 May 2026 The new partner brings particular focus on high-tech patent and trade secrets litigation involving cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, cloud services and infrastructure, telecom, and network security.
Trade secrets
20 May 2026 In the firm’s second IP conflict dispute in a year, a healthcare tech company claims Kirkland lawyers "committed the cardinal sin of trying to represent the conflicting interests of opposing parties".
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