The USPTO now invites applicants to fight Section 101 rejections with evidence, not just argument. Here is how Subject Matter Eligibility Declarations work and when to use them.

An August 2026 Federal Circuit ruling means a thin provisional may not count as prior art against competitors from its filing date. Here is what founders should change now.

Since July 1, 2026, the EU's reformed design regime is fully operative — covering animated and digital designs, 3D printing, and counterfeits in transit. Here is how to update your strategy.

EU AI Act Article 50 has applied since August 2, 2026, and reaches US companies whose AI output is used in Europe. Here is what to do before the December 2 deadline.

China's most sweeping trademark reform in decades takes effect January 1, 2027 — shorter oppositions, online use rules, and fines for squatters. Here is your preparation checklist.

If a company you license IP from files for bankruptcy, Section 365(n) may let you keep using it -- but trademarks are a trap. Here is how to protect your rights.

The US patent landscape shifted hard toward owners in 2026. Here is what the new USPTO posture, PTAB changes, and Section 101 signals mean for your portfolio.

Landmark 2025-26 rulings redrew the line between fair and infringing AI use. Here is what founders and SaaS teams need to do about copyright, training data, and authorship.

Three years in, the Unified Patent Court has reshaped European patent strategy -- with cross-border injunctions and long-arm reach. Here is how to decide opt-out vs opt-in.

The end of de minimis and rising tariffs are reshaping cross-border e-commerce -- and counterfeiters are moving in. Here is the brand-protection playbook for 2026.

Failed integrations cost acquirers an average of 25% of deal value, and IP oversights are a leading cause. Here is the 2026 IP due diligence checklist buyers need.

IP licensing turns your patents, trademarks, software, and data into recurring revenue. Learn how to structure licensing deals, set royalty rates, and build a programme that generates value without giving away your competitive advantage.

Having NDAs is not enough. Courts require documented, systematic trade secret protection. Here's how to build a program that satisfies the reasonable measures standard and holds up legally.

Counterfeit products on TikTok Shop, Temu, or Shein? This step-by-step guide shows brand owners exactly how to file IP takedowns on each platform and build a cross-platform enforcement strategy.

IP due diligence is the most under-resourced workstream in M&A. Here's the seven-workstream framework PE firms and acquirers need before closing any deal.

Using ChatGPT, Copilot, or Gemini with company data? Your trade secrets may be at risk. Learn how to protect proprietary information while still using AI tools.

US tariffs are forcing supply chain shifts that create hidden IP risks. Here's how brands and manufacturers can protect trade secrets, designs, and trademarks when relocating production.

Six critical IP clauses SaaS founders must negotiate in vendor and partnership contracts — covering IP ownership, data rights, license scope, confidentiality, indemnification, and open source complian