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4 August 2026 With China’s amended Trademark Law set to take effect on January 1, 2027, significant shifts are on the horizon for brand protection and enforcement, explains Jun LI of the CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
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Careers
31 July 2026 The ex-Greenberg Traurig shareholder will oversee the office’s 14,000-strong patent division, as the agency prepares for the departure of deputy director Coke Morgan Stewart.
Trademarks
30 July 2026 The meat-substitution company convinced a California judge to slash punitive damages awarded to Impossible X—owned by influencer Joel Runyon—after finding ‘prejudicial effect on the jury’, but both parties now face a new trial in their trademark battle.
Copyright
30 July 2026 A Vietnamese animation studio must remove videos from the internet after copyright infringement established through representative sampling was found to apply across the studio’s wider catalogue.
Trademarks
29 July 2026 A Paris court’s refusal to order Meta to remove a video criticising a luxury brand highlights the growing tension between enforcement, social media platforms and freedom of speech.
Careers
29 July 2026 The engineer-turned-lawyer joins as a principal, bringing 15 years of experience advising on patent strategy across AI, software, and medical devices.
Patents
28 July 2026 By allowing Tesla’s appeal against InterDigital and its licensing platform Avanci over patent royalty rates, the UK's highest court has made a pivotal decision that alters the course of global SEP disputes heard in England & Wales.
AI
27 July 2026 The Delhi High Court has issued an interim order in favour of the ChatGPT maker, denying ANI’s request for a preliminary injunction based on copyright infringement claims.
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Patents
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines—which collectively form a key production and consumption hub—are competing with one another for high-value foreign direct investment. Kin Wah Chow of Rouse firm Suryomurcito & Co explains how.
Patents
Missing an EPO deadline doesn't always mean the end of the road. Susana Rodrigues of Inventa explores when re-establishment of rights is available, and what recent appeal decisions reveal about the office’s approach.
Copyright
A UK decision in favour of the owner of the Peppa Pig brand has significant implications for the cross-border enforcement of IP rights, says Louise Popple of Winston Taylor.
Patents
Twin executive orders send a signal to the quantum computing market, with the supply chain emerging as a critical focus, say Erik Huestis and Alexander Akhiezer of Foley Hoag.
Jurisdiction reports
Significant administrative backlogs at Angola’s Industrial Property Office have delayed trademark registrations, creating a challenge for brand owners to demonstrate ownership. Miguel Bibe of Inventa explores how to prove and enforce rights amid delays.
Jurisdiction reports
Weight loss drugs promise a diabetes breakthrough in Africa, but patent barriers stall access. What does COVID-19 tell us about how to solve the continent’s silent crisis? Sofia Araújo of Inventa explores.
Trademarks
FIFA's corruption trials got all the press, but there's a quieter legal fight that never stops: protecting its brand. Craig Savitzky of Pirical collates data on some of the firms doing FIFA's intellectual property work.
Trademarks
With no football team to cheer on, China’s interest has turned to an ex-PE teacher now top referee dubbed the ‘Card Master’—but others are looking to cash in on his valuable brand.
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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.
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