IP Outlook Report Archives

2022 IP Outlook Report: The Developments Shaping European IP Law

by Dr. Henrik Holzapfel, Laura Morelli, Claire Boosz, Charles de Raignac and Dr. Maximilian Kiemle, LLM | Mar 1, 2022 | EU Update, Patents, Trademarks

Key Takeaways and Outlook for 2022

While European intellectual property (IP) regimes have slowly digested the Brexit shock, brand owners are vacillating between optimism and apprehension in 2022 as they navigate continuous developments in IP law. At the forefront is the prospect of greater patent law harmonization with the entry into force of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the European patent with unitary effect. En route to this unification, however, are some anticipated challenges.

The actions initiated in 2021 that will continue to spark conversation (and controversy) in 2022 include:

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Dominik Rissman, a trainee in the Dusseldorf office, also contributed to this report.

2022 IP Outlook Report: The Developments Shaping Copyright Law

by Christina (Tina) L. Martini, Jodi Benassi and Anisa Noorassa | Feb 22, 2022 | Copyrights

Key Takeaways and Outlook for 2022

Like so many things in 2021, a few long-awaited copyright developments have spilled into 2022, with anticipated amendments to key provisions in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act topping the list of legislation to watch.

The key issues we are tracking include the following:

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2022 IP Outlook Report: The Developments Shaping Patent Law

by Amol Parikh, Dr. Henrik Holzapfel, Thomas DaMario, Tim Dunker and Dr. Maximilian Kiemle, LLM | Feb 17, 2022 | Patents

Key Takeaways and Outlook for 2022

Tracking with this era’s continuation and uncertainty trends―global supply chain disruption, innovation outpacing legislation, the unstoppable internet of [all the] things (IoT)―2022 is expected to be another busy year in the world of patent litigation.

We fully expect persistence in these spaces:

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2022 IP Outlook Report: The Developments Shaping Trademark Law

by Sarah Bro, Eleanor B. Atkins and Joshua Revilla | Feb 15, 2022 | Trademarks

Key Takeaways and Outlook for 2022

While Gen Z taught us all on TikTok how not to be “cheugy,” or out of touch with pop culture, similarly, trademark law in 2021 ushered in new and changed regulations, provided further guidance on traditional legal concepts and gave us a peek into how brands may help shape the future in the “metaverse”—and beyond. Trademarks (like Gen Z), keeping us all hip.

After another year of uncertainty marked by an ongoing pandemic, environmental strains, fights for social justice and a growing understanding of what it means to be truly equitable and inclusive, we expect that brands will continue to serve as cultural beacons, consumer protection tools and drivers of change in 2022. Developments to watch include:

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