Europe
From AI and the UPC to troublesome trademarks in China, experts name the IP trends likely to dominate 2026
Colm Murphy says he is keen to help clients navigate cross-border IP challenges in Europe
Large-scale transatlantic mergers will give US entities a strong foothold at the UPC, and could spark further fragmentation of European patent practices
A vote to be held in 2026 could create Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a $3.6bn giant with 3,100 lawyers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific
Recently published Special Focus articles
Recently published Special Focus articles
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersSelin Sinem Erciyas of Gün + Partners suggests that intellectual property waivers and compulsory licensing are not the answer in developing and accessing vaccines, and explains why governments should be focused on R&D -
Sponsored by Bird & BirdEmma Green of Bird & Bird provides four tips on successfully embracing environmental, social and governance (ESG) values in branding in the UK
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Sponsored by InspicosThe European Patent Office (EPO)’s requirement for the description of a patent to confirm the claims at the final stage of grant or opposition proceedings is coming under attack, as Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos explains
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyHeike Röder-Hitschke of Maiwald discusses a significant European Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling, and how it will affect future practice in preliminary injunction proceedings
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Sponsored by InspicosJakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S discusses the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court regime expected to enter into force by early 2023
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertySimon Lud of Maiwald explains how a German court judgment is advantageous for patent applications in the fields of artificial intelligence and quantum computing
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