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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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A patent dispute in the US can be a frightening prospect for foreign companies. Alan M Anderson looks at some of the pitfalls to avoid, and provides tips on successful litigation tactics -
Two recent studies of the US patent system have sparked debate about correcting the balance between the rights of patent owners and the interests of society. Sam Mamudi examines the issues under scrutiny
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Human embryonic stem cell research provides hope to those who suffer from some of the world's incurable diseases. Helen Cline, Anoushka Myers and Lawrence Harrison examine the legality and regulation of research on embryos in Europe and the US
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Big drugs companies want Hong Kong to give them more protection from generics. Emma Barraclough looks at the arguments in favour of US-style protection and assesses the likelihood of such a system being adopted
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China now offers plant growers more protection for their variety rights than ever before. Matthew Murphy and Kellie Wu explain how agribusiness companies can negotiate the country’s rules and regulations to tap a potentially lucrative market
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Pakistan's long-awaited trade mark law came into force in April. Hasan Irfan Khan explains the benefits and highlights the potential pitfalls for trade mark owners
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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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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