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Lawyers at Simmons & Simmons look ahead to a UK Supreme Court hearing in which the court will consider whether English courts can determine FRAND terms when the licence is offered by an intermediary rather than an SEP owner
February 16, 2026
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Eugene Arievich explains why trade mark owners need to be wary when translating their western trade marks into Cyrillic script, and highlights some pitfalls to avoid -
Rebecca Lawrence and Alastair McCulloch welcome the recent EPO Enlarged Board of Appeals decisions on disclaimers, and examine the implications for patent owners
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Greg Raymer became the world's most famous patent attorney when he won this year's World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, pocketing $5 million in winnings. In the midst of a hectic schedule of television interviews and personal appearances, he spoke to Sam Mamudi
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The European courts are under increasing pressure as the backlog of cases increases. James Nurton looks at what is causing the problem, and the proposals for reform
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Since the emergence of cross-border injunctions in patent cases, attempts to enforce them in other European countries have proved controversial. Frank Peterreins examines a recent case where such an injuction was upheld
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The high profile of some brands leaves them vulnerable to blurring, tarnishment and parody. Nicola Dagg and Emma Alanko review the latest case law on this controversial subject in the UK, and compare the position in Germany, France and the US
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Fame means not all literary figure marks are created equal, says Charlotte Colthurst of Bird & Bird in examining an EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal ruling
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Stephania Cardiel of Becerril, Coca & Becerril examines how recent reforms signal a regional move towards faster, more internationally aligned innovation systems
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Pravir Palayathan of Inlex explains Mauritius’ customs-led system for protecting trademarks, regulating authorised importers and exporters, and swiftly seizing counterfeit goods
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Gillian Tan of That.Legal explains how accidental font licensing gaps arise in practice, and how Singapore’s compensatory copyright framework affects enforcement outcomes
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Igor Charles of Inlex explains how the EUIPO Board of Appeal recognised the Givenchy 4G logo’s reputation in France, linking luxury goods to financial services under Article 8(5) of the EU Trademark Regulation
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Yue Guan of Wanhuida Intellectual Property explains how the CNIPA’s rulings on mirogabalin besylate tablets highlight the importance of formulation patent drafting and claim amendments in China’s drug patent landscape
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Thanh Phuong Vu of Tilleke & Gibbins explains how Vietnam’s 2025 Intellectual Property Law amendment introduces protection for partial and intangible designs under Locarno Class 32
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Gün and Partners
A reversal decision by the Turkish Court of Cassation clarifies when patent enforcement may trigger unfair competition liability, report Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın, Selin Sinem Erciyas, and Beste Turan Kurtoğlu of Gün and Partners
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Min Son of Hanol IP & Law explains how the decision clarifies that multiple-word trademarks can infringe if an element serves as an essential distinctive part
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Taiwan has stepped up trade secret enforcement through legislative reform and court practice, says Tony Tung-Yang Chang of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices