Private companies can become ‘trusted flaggers,’ EU digital law draft guidance says
May 29, 2026
| Sara Brandstätter
Private companies, including IP right holders, could obtain “trusted flagger” status according to draft European Commission guidance issued under the Digital Services Act, potentially broadening access to one ... (more story)
Microsoft’s Choi says AI needs new IP playbook as patent commons seeks members
May 29, 2026
| Steve Scherer
The rapid development of artificial intelligence requires a combination of intellectual property tools, a view that underpins Microsoft’s support for the Shared AI License Foundation, or SAIL, Associate Genera... (more story)
Chinese regulator extends trade-secret protection to unpublished short-drama scripts
May 29, 2026
| MLex Staff
China's fast-growing short-drama market gained new legal protection after a Chongqing regulator brought unpublished scripts under trade-secret protection, marking a first for the city and strengthening safegua... (more story)
This week at the UPC: May 22-28
May 28, 2026
| Anna Lauwereys and Douglas Clarke-Williams
This week, the UPC saw multiple infringement actions, among them a successful bid by tire manufacturer Pirelli against Chinese rival Tianjin Kingtyre Group. The Court of Appeal upheld two decisions, but revoke... (more story)
EasyGroup loses freestanding 'easy' trademark in UK decision
May 28, 2026
| Douglas Clarke-Williams
EasyGroup, the parent company for a range of brands including the popular easyJet airline, has seen its trademark for standalone word “easy” invalidated by the UK Intellectual Property Office. The decision lea... (more story)
Amazon’s UK license bid against InterDigital tested by UPC judges
May 28, 2026
| Inbar Preiss
Amazon and InterDigital have been told by Unified Patent Court judges to expect an order as soon as possible after a hearing over whether the US online retail and streaming giant could seek licensing relief in... (more story)
Chinese battery makers ATL, CosMX agree to settle global patent battle
May 28, 2026
| MLex Staff
Chinese battery manufacturers Ningde Amperex Technology, or ATL, and Zhuhai CosMX Battery have agreed to withdraw all ongoing lawsuits, bringing their four-year-long global patent feud closer to an end.
Bayer CropScience, Monsanto accused of monopolizing US seeds market
May 28, 2026
| Khushita Vasant
Bayer CropScience unlawfully monopolized the US seeds market through acquisitions and a web of restrictive license agreements that led to less competition and higher prices for farmers, according to a lawsuit ... (more story)