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Trademarks
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
August 7, 2026
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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 -
Josh Seidenfeld, partner at DLA Piper, outlines the emerging legal trends that drive the future of life sciences innovation and how stakeholders can prepare for the future
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Attorney Oran Friar and trainee attorney Harry Cunliffe at Reddie & Grose, share that patent filings for clinical LLMs are surging, but success in the UK and Europe hinges on demonstrating technical innovation
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Nick Redfearn, head of enforcement at Rouse and a classic car enthusiast, explains the sudden viral appearance of classic car restomod parts from China and the impact of IP in this new trade
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Pedro Moreira outlines proposals by INPI that look set to open a discussion regarding biological materials, extracts, sequences, genetically edited plants, and computer programs
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Evan Lazerowitz, attorney in Robinson + Cole’s bankruptcy and reorganisation group, offers key takeaways for IP interested parties in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings
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Tilleke & Gibbins
Suebsiri Taweepon and Siwarut Thammarong of Tilleke & Gibbins explain how advertiser verification records introduced under the new regime could strengthen online intellectual property enforcement efforts
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Vivien Chan & Co
Anna Mae Koo and Owen Tse of Vivien Chan & Co examine how trademarks, personality rights, and AI regulations can help celebrities and influencers combat deepfake impersonation in China
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Liu Shen & Associates
Ke Mou and Stephen Zou of Liu Shen & Associates outline China’s evolving framework on pharmaceutical intellectual property protection, examining how data exclusivity, patent term extension, patent linkage, and enforcement mechanisms support innovation
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Gün + Partners
Selin Sinem Erciyas of Gün + Partners examines whether the EU Pharma Package’s expanded Bolar exemption aligns with the TRIPS Agreement, drawing lessons from Türkiye’s long-standing pharmaceutical patent jurisprudence
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HANOL ClassHankyul IP & Law
A recent case establishes that commercial considerations outweigh genus or species factors when assessing similarity between goods designated in trademark applications and protected crop varieties, says Min Son of HANOL ClassHankyul IP & Law
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INLEX
Igor Charles and Théo Coquis of INLEX analyse a Paris Judicial Court ruling confirming that trademark exhaustion applies to bundled genuine products where the original packaging remains unaltered
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Inventa
Vera Albino of Inventa explores how Portuguese wine producers use seemingly offensive names rooted in local history and folklore, and why trademark law often permits their registration
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Inspicos
Peter Koefoed of Inspicos examines how the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal referral G 1/26 could clarify the application of G 1/24 when assessing the allowability of amended patent claims under the EPC
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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys
Ranjan Narula and Eeshani Sharma of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys examine how the Exide v Amara Raja dispute confirms Indian courts’ willingness to protect distinctive product get-up and restrain lookalike packaging
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Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices
Amanda Y S Liu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices examines a ruling that clarifies the boundaries of when well-known trademarks can secure cross-class protection despite strong consumer recognition