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Brand Protection Congress Europe: addressing counterfeiting and IP protection in the digital economy
As global commerce continues to expand through e-commerce platforms and digital marketplaces, protecting brands has become a growing challenge for organisations worldwide. Counterfeiting, intellectual property infringement, and online brand abuse are increasing across industries, making brand protection strategies a critical priority for businesses.
March 17, 2026
Features list
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Ha Kung Wong at Venable and April Breyer Menon at April Breyer Consulting delve into the practical implications of the US Supreme Court’s ruling in US v Arthrex -
Anthony Del Monaco, Kara Specht, and Kathryn Judson of Finnegan weigh in on AI-related technologies and other IP challenges facing car companies
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A host of luxury brands are experimenting – and winning – with blockchain, but some concerns remain unanswered, say Prudence Malinki and Arun Hill of IP analytics company Clarivate
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If used correctly, continuation applications can offer a host of benefits within a broad patent portfolio, says Bryce Bailey at Baker McKenzie
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There are several take-homes for brand owners in the wake of Sky v SkyKick, including a ray of light for owners of broad trademark specifications, according to Hogan Lovells’ international IP team
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Biopharma companies can minimise the threat of compulsory licensing by taking strategic steps that benefit both business and patients, says April Abele Isaacson of Kilpatrick Townsend
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M Talal Farrukh Irfan Khan of United Trademark & Patent Services explores the UAE’s evolving approach to AI regulation, combining federal and sector-specific legislation, free zone frameworks, and national policy initiatives
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Hanol IP & Law
A landmark case involving the remodelling of luxury brand bags at the owner’s request has established legal principles on the trademark implications of such services, explains Min Son of Hanol IP & Law
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Patrinos & Kilimiris
Maria Kilimiris of Patrinos & Kilimiris explains a recent decision regarding how genuine use is assessed for trademarks registered across broad categories of goods and their subcategories
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Berken IP
María Aurora García of Berken IP examines how Argentine courts are using dynamic injunctions to tackle illegal sports streaming, particularly in the context of major events such as the football World Cup
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Bird & Bird
Annika Lückemann and Jan van Dieck of Bird & Bird analyse the Unified Patent Court’s opening ruling concerning a supplementary protection certificate, highlighting procedural peculiarities, urgency considerations, and possible implications for pharmaceutical originator-generic disputes
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RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys
Ranjan Narula and Parth Bajaj of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys analyse new obligations concerning synthetically generated information, accelerated takedown provisions, and safe harbour implications amid rising SGI-driven scams
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Tilleke & Gibbins
Loc Xuan Le of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins, outlines key amendments to Vietnam’s Law on Intellectual Property concerning AI use of protected IP objects
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Wiramrudee (Pink) Mokkhavesa and Tanapong Pongburanakit of Tilleke & Gibbins say Thai courts’ evolving approach to criminal intellectual property damages enables brand owners to enhance return on investment in raids and avoid civil litigation
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Wanhuida Intellectual Property
Xiaoping Wu and Jicheng Yang of Wanhuida Intellectual Property analyse an invalidation decision that addresses how dosage and administration features affect the inventiveness assessment of pharmaceutical use claims in China
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Becerril, Coca & Becerril
Fernanda Villalobos of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explains how Mexican trademark law now allows descriptive signs to acquire protection through market use and consumer recognition