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25 September 2026 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.
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21 September 2026 Judges at the Mannheim Local Division ordered Solvest and its affiliates to stop selling the Bendy Boom telescopic belt conveyor in UPC member states where Honeywell’s patent is in force.
Trademarks
21 September 2026 While prominent British media personalities such as Molly-Mae Hague and Zoe Sugg are a step ahead in securing intellectual property protection, new figures show that only 45% of top UK influencers hold a registered trademark, compared with 80% of the top influencers globally.
Careers
21 September 2026 Varnum appoints the new partner to its litigation and ADR practice team in Michigan, bringing industry expertise in software, medical devices, automotive, robotics, consumer electronics and more.
Careers
21 September 2026 The hire brings more than three decades of experience across patent litigation, prosecution, licensing and cross-border matters, advising clients in the medical devices, automotive, manufacturing, consumer products, software and electronics sectors.
Trademarks
18 September 2026 After securing success for a brand built around a deliberately unconventional spelling, Flowerbx’s lead counsel explains how its reputation—and compelling evidence of consumer confusion—proved central to the case.
Careers
18 September 2026 The new hire brings more than two decades’ experience managing complex cross-border disputes in life sciences and technology, including most recently at the Unified Patent Court.
Trademarks
18 September 2026 The sports brand sues the retail giant for trademark infringement over certain models of its Kiprun ‘super-shoes’, while Decathlon claims its shoes feature a ‘K’, according to the court filing.
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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.
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.
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