News & Reports
Keeping the Torch Burning: Why EDI Remains Critical for the IP Profession
Intellectual property professionals gathered on 4 November 2025, in London as part of IP Inclusive’s 10th anniversary events to reaffirm that Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are strategic imperatives for the future of the sector.
A Legislative Milestone: China Releases the 2025 Draft Amendment to the Trademark Law for Review by National Lawmakers
China’s fifth amendment to the Trademark Law has reached a critical milestone.
From Human Spark to Machine Output: Rethinking Originality in Macau’s IP Landscape
As generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape global creative industries, Macau with its unique legal positioning and robust Decree-Law no. 43/99/M (the "Copyright Law"), stands at a critical juncture.
The Danish Supreme Court Establishes a Strong Validity Presumption for Patents in Preliminary Injunction Cases
On 8 January 2026, the Danish Supreme Court rendered a decision in three joined cases regarding three granted preliminary injunction orders and established a strong presumption of validity of patents.
Beyond Passive Hosting: The French Supreme Court Rules on Airbnb’s Liability for Third-Party Illicit Content
In two decisions handed down on 7 January 2026, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) addressed whether Airbnb can rely on the hosting provider exemption when its services are used for illicit purposes.
“Don’t Aid pirates”; The Court Found Cloudflare Liable for Aiding and Abetting Copyright Infringement of One Piece
On 19 November 2025, the Tokyo District Court rendered a landmark judgment against Cloudflare, Inc., holding the U.S.-based Content Delivery Network (CDN) provider liable for aiding the infringement of publication rights regarding four Manga titles including globally popular works such as ONE PIECE and Attack on Titan.