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Pedro Moreira outlines proposals by INPI that look set to open a discussion regarding biological materials, extracts, sequences, genetically edited plants, and computer programs
June 30, 2026
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Explosm, the independent Texas studio behind the hit webcomic Cyanide & Happiness, partnered with Temu’s IP protection team to combat counterfeiters infringing on its brand -
Emma Green, partner at Bird & Bird, shares why the Iceland v Iceland dispute could prompt businesses and lawyers to think differently about brand enforcement
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Anousha Davies, associate and trademark attorney at Birketts, unpicks how the university’s reputation enabled it to see off a proposed trademark for ‘Cambridge Rowing’
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Matthew Grady of Wolf Greenfield says AI presents an opportunity in patent practice for stronger collaboration between in-house and outside counsel
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The platform’s proactive intellectual property enforcement helps brands spot and kill fakes, so they can focus on growth. Managing IP learns more about the programme
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Lawyers at Simmons & Simmons look ahead to a UK Supreme Court hearing in which the court will consider whether English courts can determine FRAND terms when the licence is offered by an intermediary rather than an SEP owner
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Ranjan Narula of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys examines the AI copyright dispute of ANI v OpenAI, and whether a compulsory licensing framework could reconcile innovation objectives with the rights and commercial interests of creators
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Maiwald
Alexander Ortlieb, Moritz Kampmann, and Stephan Maidl of Maiwald highlight six EPO appeal decisions that map the absolute floor of what patent applications for AI inventions must disclose – and how spectacularly some applicants miss that mark
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Baran Güney and Elif Melis Özsoy of Gün + Partners examine a ruling on whether using competitors’ trademarks in Google Ads constitutes infringement, emphasising the burden of proof and arguing for assessment under unfair competition law
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Vítor Palmela Fidalgo of Inventa reviews three years of Unified Patent Court jurisprudence, examining emerging approaches to claim interpretation, prosecution history, doctrine of equivalents, and prior use
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The singer is among an increasing number of celebrities using trademark law to counter AI-generated impersonation. Ann Henry, Sarah McMullen, and Isabel Humburg of Bird & Bird (Ireland) examine evolving challenges for brand owners
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Ranjan Narula and Abhishek Nangia of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys explain how the ruling clarifies the limits on the use of personal names in pharmaceutical trademarks
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Christos Xagoraris of Patrinos & Kilimiris analyses a Greek court ruling confirming that earlier local distinctive signs can prevail over later trademarks within their territory
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Igor Charles of INLEX analyses a Paris court ruling that clarifies when alterations to genuine luxury goods constitute trademark infringement and misleading practices
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Pravir Palayathan of INLEX explains how the ruling strengthens protection for well-known marks and clarifies parasitism and unfair competition in disputes
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Hanol IP & Law
Min Son of Hanol IP & Law outlines the new system’s key mechanisms and implications for evidence gathering in civil litigation, with a particular focus on technology-related disputes