PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, UKAuthority IPO, UKAuthority.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, UKAuthority IPO, UKAuthority, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PolicyMiddle East
Practical policy context for IP teams tracking Policy, Kuwait, Ukraine Sign Military Cooperation.
IIPLA reviews the policy implications of Policy, Kuwait, Ukraine Sign Military Cooperation, with practical notes for Middle East IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, World Intellectual Property Review, Recognizes Morgan Lewis.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, World Intellectual Property Review, Recognizes Morgan Lewis, with practical notes for USA IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
TrademarksGlobal
Practical trademarks context for IP teams tracking Trademarks, IPOPHL, The Intellectual Property Office.
IIPLA reviews the trademarks implications of Trademarks, IPOPHL, The Intellectual Property Office, with practical notes for Europe IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
PatentsUK
Following the April 2026 launch, the IPO outlines completed improvements and upcoming features to optimize patent application processing and user experience
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published the second iteration of its roadmap detailing ongoing and planned enhancements to its new patents service, launched in April 2026. With over 3,500 patent applications filed and 3,000 new users onboarded since launch, the IPO commits to continuous service improvem…
PatentsUK
IPO's new digital patent application platform gains traction as legacy systems face phased retirement
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has reported strong adoption of its new digital patents service launched in April, with three-quarters of patent applications now filed through the platform. The IPO plans to retire legacy email and web filing systems by autumn 2026, streamlining patent application processes a…
PatentsUK
The UK Intellectual Property Office outlines criteria and procedures for authorized use of its logo by external parties involved in collaborative or supported activities.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has established a formal process for third parties seeking permission to use its logo. Usage is permitted under specific circumstances such as events or programmes organized or supported by the IPO, bilateral agreements, or contractual relationships. Applicants must submit a d…
PatentsUK
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Monthly, GOV.UK.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Monthly, GOV.UK, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
LitigationGlobal
February 2026 sanctions mark a strategic shift in combating international intellectual property theft through coordinated Treasury, Justice, and State Department action
For the first time, the U.S. has employed economic sanctions under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022 (PAIPA) to address large-scale foreign trade-secret theft. This coordinated enforcement effort targets a cyber-enabled network involved in misappropriating U.S. trade secrets, signaling a new ap…
TrademarksUK
The IPO has revised its senior leadership roles and directorate responsibilities, reflecting ongoing organizational changes and appointments.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has periodically updated its senior management structure, detailing key appointments and interim roles from 2022 through mid-2026. These updates include changes in director positions overseeing business, international policy, enforcement, trademarks, designs, and transformatio…
PatentsUK
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, Section, Correction.
IIPLA reviews the patents implications of Patents, Section, Correction, with practical notes for UK IP teams monitoring risk, enforcement, licensing, and portfolio strategy.
TrademarksUK
The UK IPO provides guidance on identifying and reporting fraudulent payment requests related to intellectual property services
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has issued a detailed advisory to help trademark, design, and patent holders avoid falling victim to misleading invoices. These unsolicited requests often come from organizations unaffiliated with the IPO, offering costly services that are not required. The IPO urges recipient…
PatentsGlobal
Company re-elects board members, secures auditor reappointment, and highlights progress in lithium metal batteries and proprietary dry separation patent
At its June 19, 2026 Annual General Meeting, Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. secured unanimous shareholder approval on all resolutions, including director re-elections and continuation of its stock option plan. The company provided updates on significant milestones in lithium metal battery testing, expansion of its inte…
PatentsUK
Landmark ruling aligns UK patentability standards with European Patent Office on AI inventions, redefining treatment of artificial neural networks and software exclusions
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…
CopyrightGlobal
Practical copyright context for IP teams tracking Copyright, Intellectual Property Attorney, Year Finalists.
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.
PatentsGlobal
White & Case Partner Recognized Alongside Peers in Prestigious IP Legal Honors
The Recorder has announced Yar Chaikovsky of White & Case as a finalist for its Intellectual Property Attorney of the Year award. The ceremony honoring top legal professionals in IP law is scheduled for June 24, featuring other notable finalists including Brian Horne of Knobbe Martens and Joseph C. Gratz of Morrison &…
PatentsGlobal
Practical patents context for IP teams tracking Patents, DPDT, NewsPMPresidentTop NewsNationalArts.
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.
PolicyGlobal
As AI-generated content gains economic value, legal systems worldwide grapple with authorship and ownership questions
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…