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Intellectual Property Law

Updates and events from the Intellectual Property Law Section

Justice Minister Supratman Andi Agtas reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to accelerating digital transformation in order to enhance intellectual property (IP) protection, during the 66th General Assembly of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva, Switzerland. Read more
Established in 2023, the Texas Business Court provides a specialized forum for complex business disputes, aiming to deliver more efficient and expert decisions in such cases. Read more
The Intellectual Property Law Section is presenting a half-day in-person IP in Entertainment and Media Conference on November 6, 2025, at the Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica. On behalf of the IP Section, we invite your firm or company to become a sponsor of this exciting event. Read more
The Intellectual Property Law Section is presenting a half-day in-person IP in Entertainment and Media Conference on November 6, 2025, at the Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica. Read more
Discussion of the Ninth Circuit’s recent decision in Briskin v. Shopify, Inc. that significantly expands the scope of specific personal jurisdiction over e-commerce and online platforms.  This ruling departs sharply from prior case law, holding that making online services accessible to consumers in a state may suffice to establish personal jurisdiction.  This webinar will discuss the potential effects Read more
In the coming weeks and months we expect to have more webinars coming your way! We’re working directly with representatives of the European Patent Office and will hopefully have some exciting news on that front soon. Read more
Thailand’s cabinet approved a new framework for enforcement of intellectual property rights as the nation seeks to exit from a US watchlist ahead of tariff discussions with the United States. Read more
An effort led by the DoD's IP Cadre, the IP Guidebook provides guidance on the implementation of IP laws and regulations, explains legal and operational challenges in acquiring IP and associated IP rights, and promotes partnerships with industry. Read more
Law practice can be grueling. The work can be intense, and the hours, long. Stress is inevitable, but with a systematic and comprehensive wellness program, with regular hiking as the foundation, manageable. This will be an easy-to-moderate 5-6 mile suburban hike, starting/ending at Aragon High School, and traversing virtually all of the green spaces, in San Mateo. This hike will coincide with the first day of the 2025 CLA Wellness Walking Challenge Read more
On April 23, 2025, China’s General Administration of Customs released Status of Intellectual Property Protection in China Customs in 2024 (2024年中国海关知识产权保护状况) providing statistics on the detainment of good (both import and export) for infringing intellectual property rights. Read more

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