Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

SANDISK, a global leader in data storage technology, sought to improve the efficiency and consistency of its international patent translation and filing processes.

In hospitality, investors are buying brand and reputation, not just bricks and mortar. Intangible assets are the deal drivers in this industry. Branded hotels, for example, achieve a higher transaction price...

Enerji Piyasası Düzenleme Kurumu ("EPDK"), 29/04/2026 tarih ve 33238 sayılı Resmî Gazete'de yayımlanan Elektrik Piyasası Lisans Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik ("Değişiklik Yönetmeliği") ile Elektrik Piyasası Lisans Yönetmeliği'nde ("Yönetmelik") çeşitli değişiklikler yapmıştır.

The Helsinki Local Division of the Unified Patent Court examined infringement proceedings involving EP 3 295 663, with AIM Sport Development AG asserting patent rights against multiple TGI Sport entities across European jurisdictions. The case included a counterclaim for revocation, requiring the court to analyze validity under Articles 54, 56, and 123(2) EPC alongside infringement claims under Article 69 EPC.

The admissibility of the documents and arguments submitted is a question of fact. Whether the defendant’s submissions in its rejoinder regarding the motion to amend are relevant...

The Court of Appeal examines a request for discretionary review in a patent dispute between Optopol Technology and Topcon Corporation concerning EP 2 845 534. The case involves interpretation of procedural rules governing standing and review processes under the Unified Patent Court framework.

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Transport for London's public transport system relies on valuable intellectual property rights, with the iconic London Underground map serving as a prime example of copyright protection in action. Since Harry Beck's revolutionary 1933 design, the map has remained a protected asset, with licensing carefully managed to preserve its integrity while allowing commercial use.

High-profile celebrities including Taylor Swift and Luke Littler are turning to trade mark law to protect their voices, faces, and likenesses from AI-generated deepfakes and unauthorized commercial exploitation. As AI technology advances faster than legislation, these stars are proactively transforming their identities into legally enforceable brands rather than waiting for dedicated personality rights laws.

With the explosion of AI and machine learning in the MedTech and Digital Health sectors, trade secrets are becoming an increasingly valuable tool to complement patents in protecting companies’ intellectual property (“IP”). While patents remain central to protecting core technological innovations, trade secrets offer distinct and different advantages that make them particularly well suited for protecting certain types of MedTech and Digital Health assets.

A marketing manager uploads a client list to ChatGPT to segment the database. An HR specialist uses AI to summarize candidate CVs. A finance team member tasks generative AI with drafting a quarterly presentation.

The "Draft Law on the Protection of Trade Secrets" ("Draft Law") has been published on the official website of the Ministry of Trade of Türkiye.