INTA files amicus brief in support of trademarking photorealistic facial images of people

Influential body argues image of a face ‘may well serve as a means to distinguish goods and services’

Protecting luxury designs: originality and craftsmanship in UK and EU copyright law

Freeths’ IP experts Martin Noble and Eleanor Bradberry break down recent decisions in the THJ Systems and WaterRower cases

Morgan Lewis boosts German bench with Baker McKenzie partner hire

Patent litigator Alexander Ritter marks latest in string of European hires by the US firm

Clifford Chance names Chinwe Odimba-Chapman as London managing partner in landmark appointment

First black woman to lead London office will also co-lead European arm

Anti-counterfeiting groups urge EU to keep IP-crime fight a priority

Results show EU Commission’s security initiative is having success in tackling counterfeits

Most CEE companies already using AI systems, CMS study shows

Companies in the region say they are ramping up AI training amid new EU AI regulations

‘A dynamic international landscape’: The Global Legal Post launches IP guide

Law Over Borders Intellectual Property guide is edited by Foley & Lardner’s Jeffrey Greene

EU: Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court

The fight over stripes: Thom Browne wins latest round of trademark battle against Adidas

Case heard in the UK High Court provides important guidance on emerging doctrine over position marks

The Global Legal Post teams up with LexisNexis to explore challenges and opportunities of Gen AI adoption

Series of articles will investigate key criteria to consider when investing in Gen AI

Shock Supreme Court trademark ruling finds Sky acted in bad faith in SkyKick dispute

‘Wide ramifications for brand owners’ as broad trademark specifications now more open to attack

Luxury brands must prepare for changes in UK, EU and US sustainability legislation

Upcoming global ESG regulations will be a catalyst for transformation within the luxury sector, according to a new report from Baker & McKenzie and Positive Luxury

‘Technology is reshaping fashion’: Hugo Boss fights off BOSSPOWERL trademark at EUIPO

German fashion house accused Chinese tech outfit of “free riding” on its reputation

AI governance among top data law trends shaping business strategies, study shows

New Freshfields report outlines key data law changes that companies must adapt to

European Law Institute calls for ‘light-touch’ litigation funding regulation

Excessive regulation could lead to funders exiting the market, potentially reducing access to justice, ELI study suggests