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CIPA Congress 2025: IP & AI
The implementation of AI is already impacting the patent profession in the UK and around the globe. Where will it lead? CIPA Congress promises a stimulating and through-provoking programme exploring the intersection of AI and IP. The conference, held in the beautiful city of Bristol, is designed to enable members to share their expertise and views on their use of AI, the use of AI by their clients, the impact of new legislation, and their consequential need to adapt and adopt new IP strategies. Confirmed speakers include computer-implemented inventions expert David Kappos (Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP), Laurence Aitchison (University of Bristol, PatentBee) and Iain Russell (Russell IP). Stay tuned for the full agenda! Register here.
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INTA sets London as host for 2026 annual meeting
The International Trademark Association has announced that its 148th Annual Meeting will take place in London, England from May 2-6, 2026. INTA CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo made the announcement during the 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, which attracted over 10,000 registrants from 139+ jurisdictions.
The London venue, Excel London in the Royal Docks, positions the meeting in a major financial center home to global corporations like AstraZeneca, BP, and Unilever. The UK has seen green technology patent filings grow nearly 400% between 2001-2020, reinforcing its IP leadership status according to UKIPO CEO Adam Williams.
Pre-sale registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting is now open and available until June 30, exclusively for INTA members registered for the 2025 Annual Meeting.
Job opportunities
Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome is offering a fully funded PhD position in Innovation Law/Intellectual Property Law through its ILEO - Innovation Law and Ethics Observatory. The Law and Business PhD Programme (XLI cycle, 2025/2026) requires applications by June 20, 2025 at 16:00 CEST. The program seeks candidates whose research projects address ethical dimensions of innovation law, particularly regarding emerging technologies, and encourages early contact for project discussions. See here for further details.
WIPO launches new eMadrid beta experience
WIPO has just launched a brand-new (beta) version of eMadrid, transforming how trademark professionals file and manage international trademark registrations. The new eMadrid (beta) is a fully integrated digital environment that enables central and secure management of trademark portfolios throughout the global trademark journey. Starting today, you can use the new eMadrid (beta) to conduct all your transactions under the Madrid System.
EUIPO mediation event
The EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office Boards of Appeal will host an IP Tertulia on Mediation on June 12, 2025 from 16:15-18:35 GMT+2 to mark the expansion of mediation services to all inter partes proceedings, including EU trademark oppositions and design disputes. The hybrid event takes place at EUIPO's Alicante premises and online via Zoom. A cocktail reception will follow for participants attending onsite. Register here by 6 June 2025.
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