Events

2 July 2025: Coaching & mentoring to empower you at mid-life

IP Inclusive’s experiential webinar will explore how coaching and mentoring can support you to thrive and not just survive in the face of challenges. The event will focus on mid-life challenges, particularly for those who go through menopause; however, all ages and genders are welcome. Find out more here.

3 July 2025: AI Act, DMA & SEP Regulation: Through the Better Regulation Framework of the Commission

Join 4iP Council’s webinar to find out how the EU digital regulations really get made and what we can learn from them. Experts will unpack the legislative journeys of the AI Act, the Digital Markets Act, and the controversial (now withdrawn) SEP Regulation Proposal. Find out more and register here.

11 July 2025: Unlocking the potential of cell & gene therapies with effective IP strategy

Interested in discovering how to transform ground-breaking cell & gene therapy science into commercial success with robust IP strategies? Then join Evolve’s webinar with practical and commercially focused insights. Our very own Rose Hughes will be speaking so register for the webinar here.

Opportunities

EUIPO-WIPO IP Management Clinic 2025 – Fashion

Are you an entrepreneur or small- or medium-sized enterprise in the fashion sector? Are you looking to strengthen your business and IP strategy, protect your creative assets and expand your market presence? Are you in need of exclusive access to a free, high-value programme tailored to support the development of strong IP strategies in the fashion sector? Then apply for the 2025 IP Management Clinic by 30 June 2025 here.

Update from the USPTO

The US Copyright Office announced that the Copyright Public Records System (CPRS) has replaced its Online Public Catalog. CPRS provides copyright registration and recordation data with advanced search capabilities, filters and improved interfaces for public users and Office staff.

Appointments

Colin Birss appointed as Chancellor of the High Court

The Rt Hon Lord Justice Colin Birss has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the High Court with effect from 1 November 2025. He started his judicial career as a Deputy Chairman of the Copyright Tribunal in 2009, was appointed as a Senior Circuit Judge in 2010, as a High Court Judge assigned to the Chancery Division in 2013 and as a Judge of the Court of Appeal in 2021. He is currently the Deputy Head of Civil Justice and Lead Judge for Artificial Intelligence. For more information see here.

IP News

Denmark to tackle deepfakes by giving people copyright over their own features

The Danish government intends to change the copyright law in order to strengthen protection against digital imitations of people, inter alia through AI-generated deepfakes. Read the full article about this first-of -its kind proposal here.

Source: https://ipkitten.blogspot.com/2025/06/sunday-surprises_29.html