Lehmann Associates

08/05/2026

A restful weekend to all

08/05/2026

Spanish Police take down manga piracy giant in Korean-backed operation

The shutdown of popular manga and manhwa platform TuMangaOnline has been confirmed as the result of a cross-border enforcement action – and its backers say more are coming.

07/05/2026

South Africa ups verification to crack down on unsafe Chinese imports

South Africa is introducing stricter verification measures for imports from China, targeting safety concerns but potentially increasing costs for sellers on platforms like Shein and Temu.

06/05/2026

How to put trademarks at the heart of B2B trust building https://buff.ly/CQvROU6

Trademark counsel at food preservative company Corbion explains how embedding IP early, upstream and visibly into business decisions turns trademarks from reactive legal assets into a core tool for risk management and trust building.

05/05/2026

Maximising brand value in licensing negotiations https://buff.ly/rVKRNo8

How a structured, data-driven approach to licensing can help companies to better communicate and leverage the value of their brands, according to Brand Finance experts.

04/05/2026

AI policy watch: need-to-know updates from April 2026 https://buff.ly/e54ckY7

WTR's monthly column cuts through the noise to present the AI policy developments that IP professionals most need to know about.

04/05/2026

OnlyFans Hires Skadden Partner as General Counsel During Sales Talks

OnlyFans has tapped a 20-year Skadden veteran as its new general counsel, bolstering its M&A prowess.

01/05/2026

Trademarks are a “missed opportunity” in mining, expert says https://buff.ly/rAl3oOP

Mining companies have historically underused trademarks, but brands must look beyond patents to keep up with an evolving industry, says Canadian IP partner.

30/04/2026

A restful Labor Day weekend to all

30/04/2026

US Supreme Court vacates $47 million verdict against internet service provider after consequential Cox ruling https://buff.ly/1XVOy53

The impact of the US Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Cox is already being felt, as a major copyright liability verdict against another internet service provider has been sent back to the lower court.

29/04/2026

How the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry is strengthening its fight against counterfeiting

The Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry explains its strategy for tackling counterfeits across key jurisdictions and disposing of illicit goods sustainably.