Europe
VO, which has offices in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, is the second European IP firm to secure external backing this week
The Bardehle Pagenberg attorneys-at-law discuss the firm’s Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026 success, Unified Patent Court litigation strategy, and evolving European patent trends
Academic Eden Sarid joins us during Pride Month to discuss queer expression and IP law, Patagonia v Pattie Gonia, and how queer and AI-generated creations both pose novelty concerns
A dispute over mammogram technology, and a development in the case between GSK and Moderna were also among the top talking points in recent weeks
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdThe singer is among an increasing number of celebrities using trademark law to counter AI-generated impersonation. Ann Henry, Sarah McMullen, and Isabel Humburg of Bird & Bird (Ireland) examine evolving challenges for brand owners -
Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisChristos Xagoraris of Patrinos & Kilimiris analyses a Greek court ruling confirming that earlier local distinctive signs can prevail over later trademarks within their territory
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Sponsored by INLEXIgor Charles of INLEX analyses a Paris court ruling that clarifies when alterations to genuine luxury goods constitute trademark infringement and misleading practices
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Sponsored by InspicosNils Byg Jørgensen of Inspicos says a recent EPO decision addresses the extent to which the description and drawings shall be consulted when interpreting claims under European Patent Convention provisions other than patentability
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Sponsored by Gün + PartnersA Turkish case highlights the importance of Article 138(3) when patent claims are amended during an invalidation action, say Selin Sinem Erciyas, Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın, and Bengü Şen Gürakan of Gün + Partners
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Sponsored by InspicosJakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos provides a status update on the pending case in the lead-up to oral proceedings before the EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal on May 8 2026
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