Intellectual Property Law

Advertising and corporate sponsorships associated with major sporting, cultural and entertainment events present a great brand opportunity for organizations around the world. However, such activities can also present serious legal risks – for event organisers, official sponsors and non-sponsor businesses simply looking to capitalize on public interest.

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Once the lifecycle of a smart idea begins, talks within your company involving the in-house legal department (should you have one) also start. Are these communications confidential or protected against disclosure? How far does privilege extend to protect a company's innovations and products?

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After nearly 50 years, it looks as though we will witness the first big upheaval to the patent system in Europe. After a lot of planning, and even more politics, the Unified Patent Court and the Unitary Patent System are nearly ready and could be in use as early as September.

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Protecting a good idea and enforcing trademark rights can become an issue on a global scale. Knowing the ways to enforce those rights around the world is vital to any successful plan. In this on-demand webinar we take a close look at the evidence needed to win a trademark case in different courts. 

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Evidence is one of the most vital elements when intellectual property (IP) infringement disputes come into play. In this installment of our "Lifecycle of a Smart Idea" series, which is dedicated to helping you maximize opportunities and minimize risk when taking your innovative ideas to the global market, members of Gowling WLG's global IP team examine the main issues that can arise in a patent dispute.

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Intellectual property (IP) disputes in today's world are often global in scope, and when litigation comes into play, this can mean lawsuits in different jurisdictions. So, how can you prove and protect ownership of your IP? What kind of expert evidence is needed in global IP disputes? How do you ensure consistency across multiple jurisdictions?

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Intellectual property is just one of many considerations that you need to factor into your growth strategy – but it should never come as an afterthought. Join Gowling WLG's global IP practitioners as they consider how to use commercial agreements involving IP to scale your business; key terms in IP-related commercial agreements, including distribution, manufacturing and licensing; and how to have your IP assets ready for investment or M&A/licensing due diligence.

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Join members of Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group in this webinar as they distill the key considerations that underpin an informed approach to protecting AI-based technology, both at home and abroad.

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Join members of Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group as they examine thee different ways that infringing parties can impact the control of a brand online – including by registering domain names, creating social media accounts and even masquerading as the brand owner.

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The availability in the market of counterfeit products can pose a major threat to the brand equity you've worked hard to establish. Join members of Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group as together they outline the key considerations that underpin an effective anti-counterfeiting program – one that is tailored to your business, wherever in the world you go.

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Even the most careful cultivation of a global brand can present serious threats at every turn. For organisations across all sectors, such threats must be met with coordinated and creative solutions underpinned by a thorough understanding of the legal, cultural and business IP landscapes across different jurisdictions.

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From counterfeiting threats to multi-jurisdictional enforcement actions, to compete in today's perilous global brand landscape requires a clear and considered approach from day one. In this webinar our international team of IP professionals uses a case study to map out key trademark and design filing strategies your business needs to thrive, both at home and abroad.

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Intellectual property litigation is demanding. It takes time and money, and frequently quite a lot of both. Is there a better way? That was the question posed to a panel of seasoned IP arbitration and mediation practitioners from around the world in this webinar.

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Join members of Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group for an on-demand webinar that looks at patent litigation strategy in the early stages. The webinar was scenario-based and gave viewers the opportunity to have an insiders look on how our team works together, across offices, to provide global advice to our clients.

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Join members of Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group as they explore the tactical considerations that underpin the planning stages of a successful patent litigation defence on a global scale.

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Your patent strategy is optimized and your business is running smoothly – until an employee goes rogue and steals one of your trade secrets. What should you do to mitigate the damage and salvage your secret? In this webinar, our global Intellectual Property Group will walk you through a realistic scenario and discuss emergency measures, preventing disclosure, causes of action and mobilizing civil procedures.

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Patenting an invention is a complex undertaking across all sectors – but there are particular issues that organizations operating in the tech and engineering fields need to contemplate as part of their global patent strategy. Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group examine key patent considerations for tech and engineering businesses in this webinar.

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To ensure your patent catches potential infringements in the future, you must plan carefully and pay close attention to patent drafting. How is the patent's scope defined? Does the level of protection differ across jurisdictions? Join members of Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group as they explore the scope of patent protection across jurisdictions and learn how to draft patents with an eye to the future.

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Join Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property professionals as they take a closer look at trade secrets and explored the pain points and best practices surrounding trade secret protection in this webinar.

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Join Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group in this webinar as they discuss how IP owners can approach these questions strategically. Over the course of their discussion and Q&A, our panel highlights the key market and regulatory forces at play across multiple jurisdictions, while providing tactical tips to help you unlock the full potential of your IP assets.

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