Daily reporting, analysis, and legal-market coverage across patents, trademarks, copyright, licensing, disputes, and policy.
110 articles matching your filters, newest first.
Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Notice, GOV.UK.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Notice, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
T-Mobile v. KAIFI underscores importance of objective definitions in patent settlement agreements tied to Patent Office proceedings
The Federal Circuit’s 2026 ruling in T-Mobile US, Inc. v. KAIFI LLC highlights the critical need for patent settlement agreements to include precise, objective triggers for contingent payments linked to Patent Office outcomes. The case arose from a dispute over whether certain patent claims "survived" an ex parte reex…
Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Treaty United, Limerick FC Treaty United.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Treaty United, Limerick FC Treaty United, with practical notes for global IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Houston Attorneys, Alavi Anaipakos Earn Texas.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Houston Attorneys, Alavi Anaipakos Earn Texas, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Largest US solar manufacturer withdraws Section 337 complaint, refocuses on district court litigation following Trump-era trade actions
First Solar, the leading US solar panel manufacturer, has recalibrated its patent enforcement approach by voluntarily withdrawing its Section 337 complaint at the US International Trade Commission. This strategic pivot follows the Trump Administration’s imposition of a 15% tariff on polysilicon imports under Section 2…
VL Kandan, pioneering intellectual property lawyer and two-term Sungai Way assemblyman, remembered for his legal and community contributions
VL Kandan, a veteran Malaysian lawyer renowned for his pioneering work in intellectual property law and former two-term Sungai Way assemblyman, has died at the age of 89. His legal career spanned decades, during which he helped shape IP practice in Malaysia and the ASEAN region. Kandan was also active in community ser…
Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Dallas, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Sony, Warner Sue Anthropic.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Sony, Warner Sue Anthropic, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Huawei, HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Huawei, HP Sign Multi-Year Wi-Fi, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
The legal community mourns the loss of Rockson Igelige, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s entertainment law sector.
Rockson Igelige, a respected entertainment lawyer known for his contributions to Nigeria’s legal and entertainment industries, has died. His passing marks a significant loss to the legal fraternity and the creative sector he served. Details surrounding his death remain limited, but his impact on entertainment law in N…
Greenberg Traurig’s Boston-based intellectual property team recognized for strategic innovation and global patent portfolio management
Six attorneys from Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office have been named to the prestigious 2026 IAM Strategy 300 list, highlighting their leadership in developing and executing intellectual property strategies that maximize portfolio value. The recognition underscores the firm’s strength in life sciences, technology, and…
China National Intellectual Property Administration rules Nikon’s Z-mount design lacks novelty, dismissing infringement claims against Viltrox
Nikon’s patent lawsuit against Viltrox in China has ended with a ruling that invalidates Nikon’s Z-mount patents. The China National Intellectual Property Administration found that Nikon’s lens mount design does not meet the threshold for patent protection, undermining Nikon’s claims of intellectual property infringem…
STEM director wins default judgment against after-school education franchise for unauthorized use of copyrighted quick reference guides
In a recent Federal Court ruling, a STEM director secured $78,000 in statutory damages after a supplementary education franchise infringed his copyright in quick reference guides developed under a consulting agreement. The court also issued a permanent injunction preventing further unauthorized use of the works, affir…
New legal actions allege tech executives concealed copyright risks tied to AI training methods, prompting scrutiny of fiduciary duties amid growing AI litigation
Recent shareholder derivative suits against Microsoft and Adobe accuse company leaders of failing to disclose the use of copyrighted materials in AI training, exposing the firms to legal and financial risks. These cases emerge amid broader copyright disputes involving AI developers and highlight evolving challenges at…
Practical litigation context for IP teams tracking Litigation, Big Tech, AI Columnists Bryan Garner.
IIPLA reviews the litigation implications of Litigation, Big Tech, AI Columnists Bryan Garner, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
Distillation of U.S. frontier AI models by Chinese developers sparks debate over intellectual property and security risks
Chinese AI developers have reportedly engaged in large-scale distillation of U.S. frontier AI models, prompting U.S. policymakers and industry leaders to consider the legal and security implications. While often described as theft, distillation differs fundamentally from traditional intellectual property infringement.…
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly accepts resignation after Court of Cassation upholds conviction for copyright infringement and orders book withdrawal and compensation payment
Gehan Zaki, Egypt’s Culture Minister, has resigned after the Court of Cassation issued a final ruling affirming her conviction for intellectual property infringement related to her book. The court ordered the withdrawal of her book and mandated a compensation payment to the original author. The resignation was accepte…
Get Top 5 IP News Today, weekly editorial roundups, and region-aware updates tailored to your practice.