From World IP Day and its sporting theme in April through to the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games, 2026 is shaping up to be a standout year for sport - and intellectual property.
With a packed global sporting calendar already underway, Marks & Clerk is bringing together insights from across our international teams to explore the IP issues that sit behind some of the world's biggest events.
Throughout the season, this "Summer of Sport" series will highlight how IP supports innovation, protects brands and enables commercial success across the sporting world, offering timely, practical insights for clients operating in this fast-moving space.
You can explore the series as it develops all summer here.