The Global Patent & IP Trends Indicator is an annual report and go-to resource for patent professionals, published by inovia and RWS. Now in its sixth year, The Indicator identifies the trends that have the greatest impact on the foreign filing strategies of global patentees. The results were generated from a survey of over 130 companies and universities, and this year includes both European and US respondents. <a href="http://www.inovia.com/resources/global-ip-trends-indicator/">Download a complimentary copy of the full report here.</a>
From seller vetting and proprietary screening technology to brand collaboration and industry partnerships, Temu explains how its intellectual property enforcement programme combats infringement on its marketplace
A handful of US firms have quietly invested in European patent talent. Recent moves by Baker Botts and K&L Gates suggest that trend may be accelerating
Loke Khoon Tan and Stephanie Yip at Dentons explain what brand owners need to know ahead of January 1 2027, when updates to China’s Trade Mark Law come into force
Octavio Espejo of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explains how sweeping patent reforms reshape filing strategies, prosecution, and divisional application practice
PE-backed practices now comprise the majority of ranked firms for patent prosecution in the Netherlands, but competitors are confident about their decision to remain independent
Richard Quatrano, counsel at Olshan Frome Wolosky, shares why technology M&A buyers and sellers must verify written IP assignments, as broken ownership chains can undermine valuation, deal terms, and closing certainty
