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Oura files a fresh Texas patent lawsuit targeting Ultrahuman's redesigned Ring Pro, asserting a new patent granted two days prior to filing.
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#IntellectualProperty #Patents #WearableTech #MedTech
Weil Gotshal's recommended wind-down puts elite patent and trade secret litigation talent on the open market following aggressive 2025 growth.
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#IntellectualProperty #LawFirms #LegalMarket #PatentLitigation
Haynes Boone expands its trademark and advertising practice in New York with the appointment of partner Holly Melton.
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#IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #ConsumerProtection #LegalCareers
EU counterfeit detentions hit a record 196 million items in 2025 worth €6.3bn, surging 67% according to new EUIPO data.
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#IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #BrandProtection
Rouse CEO Luke Minford explains why China will eclipse Europe in IP firm consolidation over the next five years.
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#IntellectualProperty #LawFirms #MergersAndAcquisitions #LegalTech
Neil Young files a $10m copyright lawsuit against the Trump 47 Committee over the unlicensed performance of 'Rockin' in the Free World'.
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#IntellectualProperty #Copyright #CopyrightInfringement #EntertainmentLaw
The WIPR China Trademark Rankings 2026 are live!
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Umicore IP Head Sean Alexander shares how AI tools cut FTO review times from ten days to two and why the UPC is transforming European patent strategy.
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#IntellectualProperty #Patents #AI #InHouseCounse
Anthropic sued for alleged copyright infringement involving 274 Elvis Presley songs used to train Claude models.
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#IntellectualProperty #Copyright #ArtificialIntelligence
Gucci secures a major UPC victory against Agfa, invalidating key leather decoration patent claims across five European countries.
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#IntellectualProperty #Patents #FashionLaw
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Temu and the IACC launch a joint anti-counterfeiting programme giving brands direct escalation channels and proactive IP protection tools.
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#IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #BrandProtection #ECommerce
UKIPO launches a call for evidence on a proposed FRAND Opinion Service to help businesses independently assess SEP royalty offers.
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#IntellectualProperty #Patents #Licensing
US Supreme Court denies Google's petition to challenge USPTO 'settled expectations' policy in VirtaMove server patent dispute.
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#IntellectualProperty #Patents #TechLaw
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How many letters make a mark new? Inventa's Isabella Becaro Pinho explores traditional Tunisian fouta towels and trademark distinctiveness.
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#IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #BrandProtection
Ceres Power Head of IP Andy Spurr explores how IP licensing scales solid oxide fuel cell tech for data centres and heavy industry.
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#IntellectualProperty #Patents #Licensing
Harvey and Legora launch identical 'Intake' AI tools within 24 hours, sparking an industry debate over descriptive branding and trademark depletion in tech.
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#IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #LegalTech
Qualcomm and Transsion sign a five-year global cross-licensing deal covering 4G and 5G mobile patents through 2031.
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#IntellectualProperty #Patents #Telecommunications
EUIPO rules in favour of Chanel, blocking Chaos Perfumes from registering a 3D bottle design that targets the reputation of the No. 5 perfume packaging.
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#IntellectualProperty #Trademarks #LuxuryLaw
