Region-focused IP developments curated by the IIPLA newsroom, including policy shifts, litigation, brand disputes, patent activity, and enforcement updates.
The UK Supreme Court has delivered a pivotal judgment in Emotional Perception AI Ltd v Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, reshaping the legal approach to AI-based patent applications. The ruling discards the longstanding Aerotel test in favor of the European Patent Office’s framework, clarifies t…
IIPLA reviews the copyright implications of Copyright, Intellectual Property Attorney, Year Finalists, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, DPDT, NewsPMPresidentTop NewsNationalArts, with practical notes for Southeast Asia IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly involved in creative fields such as music, art, and technology, raising complex intellectual property issues. Legal experts and authorities, including Vietnam’s Intellectual Property Office, highlight the absence of clear international consensus on ownership rights for AI-genera…
Northern law firm Harrison Drury has enhanced its intellectual property expertise by appointing Asima Rana as partner. With a background at DWF, Addleshaw Goddard, and TLT, Rana brings extensive experience in contentious IP matters and brand protection. She will spearhead the firm’s IP offering, supporting clients acr…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Clarivate Plc, CLVT, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Koster, Bali Tourism Geographical Indication, with practical notes for China IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Maryland has matched Churchill Downs Incorporated’s $85 million bid to acquire the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. This strategic move, confirmed by Governor Wes Moore and Churchill Downs, preserves state ownership of these historic racing trademarks amid ongoing Pimli…
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Bigger, LatestAICareersCopyrightCommunity, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, When AI Is, Inventor, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, AI.Law, Eve Legal, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The UK Intellectual Property Office has published Patent Journal special notices number 7152, featuring key announcements related to Intellectual Property policy and recent additions to the British Library. These notices aim to inform stakeholders about ongoing developments and resources in the IP sector.
Entain, the parent company of Ladbrokes, has called on the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to intensify its review process for trademark applications submitted by unlicensed gambling firms. This move forms part of Entain's broader efforts to curb the black market in online gambling and protect legitimate operato…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Finnegan Adds Life Sciences, Litigator Jin Ooi To, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched the Knowledge Asset Management Hub, a comprehensive platform designed to assist universities, technology transfer offices, and research managers in identifying, protecting, and commercialising intellectual property and knowledge assets. Announced by IPO Chief Exec…
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has introduced the Knowledge Asset Management (KAM) Hub, a comprehensive resource designed to assist research institutions and businesses in managing their intellectual property (IP) and broader knowledge assets. The hub provides guidance tailored for university leaders, knowl…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, UK-China Intellectual Property, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Patent Journal, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The launch of Winston Taylor follows the recent combination of Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing's UK practices. This development represents a significant restructuring within the London legal sector, with Winston Taylor positioning itself as a distinct entity post-merger. The move reflects broader trends of consoli…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Recruitment, Standing Counsel, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The UK Intellectual Property Office has published its monthly statistics report for April 2026 covering patents, trade marks, and designs. However, data on patent requests for March and April 2026 are temporarily unavailable due to ongoing system transformations under the One IPO Transformation Programme. Complete fig…
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has released new guidance aimed at helping consumers shop safely in the expanding second-hand clothing market, which faces rising risks from counterfeit products. Recent data reveals that one in four UK buyers unknowingly purchased fake items online last year, with younger sho…
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Powermat Technologies, Anker Innovations Announce Patent, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Business advisers in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales offer detailed support to companies of all sizes, covering topics from startup to manufacturing and export. These advisory networks provide access to online resources and tools designed to help businesses navigate intellectual property and operational…
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