'Animal Farm' and '1984' EU trademark refusals raise doubt over famous works
June 11, 2026
| Inbar Preiss
Refusals of EU trademarks for two George Orwell book titles could lead to a test for the EU Intellectual Property Office’s view that cultural fame can defeat trademark protection. The decision by the instituti... (more story)
China's expanding use of patent arbitration faces crucial test in SEP licensing disputes
June 11, 2026
| MLex Staff
China's top court in a 2025 ruling provided another indication of its support for arbitration as a mechanism for resolving intellectual property disputes. Yet the significance of the ruling extends beyond the ... (more story)
New UK tax relief for IP-backed lending proposed by lawmakers
June 09, 2026
| Douglas Clarke-Williams
A committee of UK lawmakers has recommended that the government introduce a new tax regime to help companies borrow against their intellectual property. The suggestion, which is part of a broader program to en... (more story)
Google trademark defeat may reshape platform liability in India
June 08, 2026
| Freny Patel
Google lost its safe harbor immunity after an Indian court concluded in May that its keyword advertising system monetized and exploited proprietary trademarks, creating what the Delhi High Court described as a... (more story)
Supreme Court ruling sets stage for renewed US fight over drug patents
June 05, 2026
| Melissa Ritti
A timely US House Judiciary IP subcommittee hearing this week underscored the divide over the ability — and some say obligation — of Congress to speed cheaper generic and biosimilar drugs to the market.
World Cup piracy concerns spotlight limits of US copyright enforcement
June 05, 2026
| Nick Robertson
As one of three countries hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sporting leagues have warned that the absence in the US of dynamic site-blocking injunctions, which are available in Canada and Mexico, will hamper ef... (more story)
Practitioners see big upsides to USPTO ‘Pre-Docketing Notice’ pilot program
June 04, 2026
| Melissa Ritti
A new initiative from the US Patent and Trademark Office nudges patent applicants to take a fresh look at applications that may have been sitting idle for years. That should lead to improved claims, cleaner pr... (more story)
SEP holders turn their attention to medtech
June 04, 2026
| Douglas Clarke-Williams
Owners of standard essential patents, or SEPs, are increasingly looking to medtech companies for possible licensing arrangements. The sector brings extra challenges for entities looking to enforce their patent... (more story)