Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, TwinStrand, USPTO, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Ward, Smith Attorney Erica Rogers, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, BYD Ti7, Land Rover Defender, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The UK Intellectual Property Office has issued updated Directions under the Patents Act 1977, Registered Designs Act 1949, and Trade Marks Rules 2008, clarifying the form and manner for electronic renewal applications of patents, trade marks, and designs. These Directions aim to streamline renewal processes by mandati…
The UK Intellectual Property Office has issued formal directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 to terminate the legacy web-based patent renewal service. This move aims to streamline patent renewal processes by closing the older online filing channel. Patent holders are advised to transition to updated ele…
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Moderna have settled patent infringement lawsuits concerning Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines Spikevax and mNEXSPIKE, as well as its RSV vaccine mResvia. The resolution includes cross-licensing agreements covering infectious disease technologies and dismissal of US claims with prejudice, allowing…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, One IPO Patents, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Audit, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, Egypt, Improved, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The Bank of Cyprus reported a 9% year-on-year increase in profit after tax for the first nine months of 2026, driven by lending growth, fee income, and cost discipline. Concurrently, Cyprus advances its innovation ecosystem through US engagement and PwC’s new IP management initiative, while energy experts urge a strat…
Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. announced its participation in BIO-Europe 2026, leveraging recent clinical milestones and expanded patent protections to pursue licensing and strategic partnerships. The company highlighted positive Phase IIa results in pancreatic cancer, ongoing Phase III trials in liver cancer and psoriasis,…
Airbnb has increased its full-year 2026 revenue growth forecast to the high teens percentage, citing robust global leisure travel demand. The company also authorized a new $12 billion stock repurchase program and reported strong third-quarter financial results, including a 16% rise in global bookings and improved oper…
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has achieved Tier 1 national and metropolitan rankings in the 2027 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” report. This distinction highlights the firm’s outstanding legal capabilities and reputation within the industry.
The German Federal Patent Court has ruled in favor of CoorsTek in a trademark dispute concerning the use of a pink ceramic material in hip implant components. This decision reinforces CoorsTek's exclusive rights to the distinctive color mark within the orthopedic implant market in Germany.
At ADIPEC 2026, experts spotlighted the transition of artificial intelligence from pilot projects to full-scale deployment within the energy industry. Key discussions focused on AI’s ability to enhance productivity, operational resilience, and energy security, while stressing the critical role of data management, digi…
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, WWE Involved In WILD, Trademark Dispute Over Randy, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Renewal, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has initiated the Face the Fakes campaign following tests revealing dangerous toxins in seized counterfeit beauty products. With cosmetics, skincare, and perfumes ranking among the most commonly counterfeited goods, the campaign warns consumers about severe health hazards and…
The UK government has released a detailed guide developed with the beauty and salon industry to help businesses avoid counterfeit beauty products. The guidance emphasizes the legal risks of selling fake cosmetics, the health dangers posed by unregulated ingredients, and practical measures for sourcing authentic produc…
Debevoise & Plimpton, Cleary Gottlieb, and Sullivan & Cromwell have each named new partners in their New York offices, strengthening their capabilities in intellectual property and technology transactions, private equity M&A, and estates and personal planning. Brianna van Kan joins Debevoise’s IP & Technology Transact…
The UK government has released its monthly statistical update covering applications and registrations for patents, trade marks, and designs in September 2026. These figures offer a factual snapshot of intellectual property filings and grants, supporting transparency and analysis of IP trends within the UK and Europe.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published a report detailing the ethnic composition of its workforce and the measures it is implementing to foster equality, inclusion, and fair opportunities. The IPO emphasizes its commitment to a respectful workplace environment free from structural and cultural inequal…
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published a report detailing its efforts to foster an inclusive workplace for disabled staff and those with long-term health conditions. The report highlights the IPO’s strategies to remove obstacles, implement reasonable adjustments, and enhance employee wellbeing to supp…
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has commissioned Frontier Economics to create a pioneering spreadsheet model aimed at estimating the scale and financial cost of intellectual property infringement across the UK. This initial framework offers a foundation for a comprehensive understanding of IP violations and…
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