Intellectual Property
Patents, trademarks, copyright, trade secrets, and IP litigation
EFF Targets Secrecy in Key Texas Patent Case with Legal Challenge
EFF and NYU law students are contesting sealed court records in a major Eastern District of Texas patent case, spotlighting ongoing transparency concerns in IP litigation.
Court Lets Ex-Joe Gibbs Racing Exec Work for Rival Despite Noncompete
A federal judge allows former Joe Gibbs Racing director Chris Gabehart to stay at Spire Motorsports, setting a precedent for noncompete enforcement in sports and automotive sectors.
NPEs Drive Retail Patent Litigation Spike in February 2026
Non-practicing entities led a surge in patent lawsuits targeting major U.S. retailers in February 2026, signaling persistent litigation risks for in-house legal teams.
EUIPO: Most Human Faces Fail Distinctiveness Test for Trademarks
The EUIPO clarifies that standard human faces rarely qualify for trademark protection, signaling a high bar for companies seeking to register facial images as marks in the EU.
YouTuber Nabbed for AI-Generated Silent Hill 2 Music in Copyright Clash
A YouTuber faced copyright strikes when AI-generated Silent Hill 2 music triggered YouTube’s Content ID, exposing gaps in current copyright enforcement and risks for legal professionals.
LDS Church Sues 'Mormon Stories' Podcast for Trademark Infringement
The LDS Church has filed a lawsuit against the 'Mormon Stories' podcast for alleged trademark and copyright infringement, intensifying religious group IP enforcement after failed mediation.
Alt Legal Acquires WebTMS, Slates AI Trademark Tool for May 2026
Alt Legal acquires WebTMS and plans to launch an AI-powered trademark filing tool in May 2026, signaling major shifts for IP firms as legal tech platforms consolidate.
Ex-Brown Rudnick lawyers debut MSO-based IP boutique in Washington, D.C.
Miletus Intellectual Property Management, led by former Brown Rudnick attorneys, launches in D.C. with an MSO structure to offer integrated IP legal and advisory services.
Agentic AI Accelerates Car Development, Heightens Legal Risks for Auto Industry
Automakers are adopting agentic (autonomous) AI, speeding innovation but raising new IP, liability, and compliance risks for legal teams advising the auto sector.
Valtrus Sues Five Data Center Operators Over Chicago Cooling Patents
Valtrus Innovations sues Netrality, Lumen, CoreSite, NTT, and Prime Data Centers in Chicago for alleged patent infringement of key cooling technology.
Anthropic's Claude Code Leak Triggers Sweeping DMCA Response
Anthropic exposed 512,000 lines of Claude Code source due to human error, prompting aggressive copyright takedowns and spotlighting key IP risks for AI developers.
UK Court to Hear Microsoft Appeal in $3.5B Software Resale Dispute
The UK Court of Appeal will review Microsoft's challenge to a ruling favoring ValueLicensing on the resale of pre-owned software licenses, impacting a £3.5B class action.
Supreme Court: ISPs Need Intentional Inducement for Liability
The Supreme Court's ruling requires intentional inducement for ISP copyright liability, reshaping legal strategies and operational costs for ISPs and content providers.
Mexico Restores Patent Priority Rights to Expedite Processing
Mexico's IP reform restores patent priority rights by April 2026, streamlining processes and impacting international filings.
EPR Favored Over IPR in Patent Strategy Adjustment
Legal professionals increasingly prefer Ex Parte Reexamination over IPR due to higher success rates.
Rogers Test Impact Highlighted in F1 and Netflix Trademark Cases
Recent rulings in F1 and Netflix cases emphasize the Rogers test's role in trademark law, critical for legal advisors managing creative industry disputes.
Suno AI Accused of Unauthorized Song Covers in Legal Battle
Suno AI faces legal challenges over unauthorized AI-generated song covers, impacting music labels and tech companies.
Patent Errors Threaten Value and Legal Strategies
Inventorship errors risk patent validity, impacting financial strategies and legal portfolios.
AI Clones Harm Folk Singer as Spotify Faces Scrutiny
Folk artist Murphy Campbell's AI-cloned songs force platforms like Spotify to tackle digital piracy.
Woodstock IP Opposes Wubstock's Rebrand to Sonic Roots
Woodstock IP challenges Wubstock festival's rebrand to Sonic Roots, citing trademark concerns over potential brand confusion.