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Generative AI and the question of authorship

For the second chapter of this blog miniseries, we examine an issue that has already made considerable waves in the IP world — AI's potential (or lack thereof) for authorship.

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When bad packaging is a brand killer

Unremarkable or unappealing packaging hurts your branding and fails to maximize your IP's value. Learn about this potential pitfall and how to avoid it.

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® vs. ™: Which trademark symbol should I use and when?

Using the correct trademark symbol at the right time is crucial to protecting your brand identity.

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Assessing IP sustainability with the Green Patent Indicator

The Green Patent Indicator is designed to help your organization comply with reporting obligations while directing IP strategy toward greater sustainability and long-term growth.

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Patents

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Patents under pressure?

How accurate were past forecasts about IP in 2025? We revisit the EPO's 2007 study, exploring its boldest scenario where public funding and open access challenge the patent system.

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The secret to IP success: AI-driven patent search and analysis

Discover how AI is reshaping patent searches, bringing speed, accuracy and fresh insights to help innovators turn ideas into real-world success.

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Alternate realities: geopolitics and IP in 2025

What if the world of patents were defined by diplomatic pressures, suspicion and shifting power centers?

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Trademarks

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Trademarks and global rebranding

Refreshing a corporate image is a high-stakes game; playing it right requires careful consideration of trademarks and other IP rights.

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Trademark exhaustion and resale markets

Are there circumstances where trademark owners can object to how their goods are resold? Find out more.

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The changing role of trademark counsel

Developments in branding and new regulations are placing a multitude of demands on in-house lawyers.

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Industry News

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Altering IP: regulations, resolutions and revisions

Catch up with current developments in IP, including the EU Commission's move to shelve draft legislation on SEPs.

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Legal fiction: the rise of fake representatives and other IP news

Examining Intellectual Property (IP) stories from recent months allows us to gauge what 2025 might have in store.

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The battle for Iceland and other cool IP news

A country and a supermarket continue their tussle over a trademark. Meanwhile, a study reveals the extent of academic patents in Europe and a publishing house tackles AI.

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