Dublin IP and R&D Summit

🚨 Apple’s ‘Secret Blueprint’ to Undermine Patents Exposed: Is Innovation Under Siege? 🚨 A recent campaign by PanOptis highlights Apple’s alleged strategy to devalue patents—particularly SEPs in telecom—by manipulating FRAND licensing terms and delaying royalties through litigation. Internal documents suggest a corporate blueprint to undercut fair payments, harming smaller innovators investing billions in mobile tech. Key takeaways: 🔹 Ongoing legal battles (Ericsson, Qualcomm) and regulatory scrutiny (EU/U.S.) reveal Apple’s aggressive tactics. 🔹 The EU scrapped draft SEP regulations backed by Apple, seen as harmful to patent holders. 🔹 PanOptis appeals a UK court’s FRAND ruling, citing flawed methods favoring Apple’s holdout. As IP professionals, how do we balance corporate strategies with fair innovation ecosystems? Should regulators intervene more to protect patent rights? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eTT2Bj8w #IP #Innovation #PatentLaw #FRAND #TechPolicy #Apple

❤️ Love is in the IP! Happy Valentine's Day 2025! Did you know? In 1847, Esther Howland revolutionised the American Valentine's card industry by creating an innovative assembly-line production system for crafting intricate, hand-made cards - complete with her trademark red '#H' signature, establishing one of the earliest examples of IP branding in the greeting card industry! Just like Valentine's Day, IP protection is all about showing your innovations the love they deserve. 💝 From all of us at DIPS, wishing our amazing IP community a day filled with innovation and inspiration! #DIPS #ValentinesDay #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #IPLaw #Dublin

Major IP Move: Morgan Lewis Strengthens West Coast IP Practice Morgan Lewis bolsters its IP capabilities with five prominent partners from boutique IP firm Knobbe Martens. This strategic expansion reinforces the firm's position in key innovation hubs across California and the Pacific Northwest. Key Highlights: 🔹 Team brings expertise in patent, trademark, and ITC disputes 🔹 Focus on technology, life sciences, and consumer products sectors 🔹 Part of Morgan Lewis's global IP expansion following recent hires in Munich, Paris, and London 🔹 Strengthens firm's 200+ global IP lawyer network Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gMJ_WjaR #IntellectualProperty #Patents #Innovation #LegalTalent #DIPS

⚽️ Did You Know? Football Meets IP! In an interesting intersection of sports and intellectual property, football superstar Kylian Mbappé leads not just on the field, but in the IP game too! With 7 EU trademarks registered, including his iconic cross-armed celebration pose, he outpaces both Messi and Ronaldo (who have 6 each) in IP protection. Fun IP Facts from the pitch: 🔹 Mbappé has trademarked two of his famous quotes 🔹 Real Madrid leads clubs with 33 EU trademarks 🔹 Even stadium bench designs are protected IP! A fascinating example of how modern athletes are becoming increasingly aware of intellectual property protection in building their global brands! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gc6iHcxD #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #SportsBusiness #DIPS #Trademarks

🎵 Music Legends Join Forces Against AI Copyright Changes Sir Elton John has joined Sir Paul McCartney and over 40,000 other creative professionals in opposing UK's proposed AI copyright law changes. The petition calls for stronger protection against unlicensed use of creative works in AI training, challenging the government's plans to weaken existing copyright protections. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gQKThzaQ #IntellectualProperty #AI #Copyright #Innovation #DIPS

🔒 Happy Data Privacy Day 2025! In today's AI-driven innovation landscape, data privacy and intellectual property protection go hand in hand. As we mark this important day, we recognise that protecting sensitive data is crucial for safeguarding intellectual property and fostering responsible innovation. #DataPrivacyDay #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #DIPS #Privacy

🔍 Industry Insight: UK's New Patent Search Tool Unveiled The Intellectual Property Office UK (IPO) has launched One IPO Search, a next-generation patent search tool replacing the 13-year-old Ipsum service. Key Features: 🔹 Intuitive keyword searching in everyday language 🔹 Visual data analysis for market trends 🔹 Downloadable patent information 🔹 User-friendly interface The launch marks a significant milestone in the IPO's digital transformation programme, with 82% of early users confirming the service meets their needs. Additional features planned include AI-assisted searching and integrated trade mark searches by 2026. "This new tool is a generational leap forwards," notes Andy Bartlett, IPO Deputy Chief Executive. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/etS-p5hm #DRDS #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #Patents #DigitalTransformation #UKTech

📱 ITC Launches Investigation: Samsung Electronics vs Maxell Group Patent Dispute The US International Trade Commission will investigate claims by Japanese tech firm Maxell that Samsung's smartphone imports infringe multiple patents. This case could impact global mobile device trade and patent enforcement strategies. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gfSMn5aD #IntellectualProperty #Patents #TechLaw #Innovation #DIPS

✨ Dubai, are you ready? ❤️🔥 Anjana Kumari, our Business Development Manager has arrived in the dazzling city of Dubai and is on a mission to connect with as many IP experts as possible this week! 🔥Catch her at World Intellectual Property Forum, or schedule a meeting with her here: https://lnkd.in/gg5nggaR #legaltech #conference #networking #businessconference #bespokeevent #lawtech #businessevent #CosmonautsEvents #LegalTech #BespokeEvents #Innovation #dubai

🚨 AI & Copyright Alert: Getty Images vs Stability AI Update Getty Images denied right to represent photographers in its landmark case against Stability AI, raising crucial questions about how UK courts will handle AI copyright disputes. The ruling suggests each content creator may need to file individual claims - a potential hurdle for collective action against AI companies using copyrighted works for training. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQE-W2Xb Credit: WIPR - World IP Review #IntellectualProperty #AI #Copyright #Innovation #DIPS