What happened with IP in 2025?

In this year’s Intellectual Property Year in Review, our team reflects on the developments that shaped 2025 and looks ahead to the issues we expect will influence IP strategy in 2026 and beyond. This edition covers a wide range of timely topics, including:

• Key USPTO and PTAB updates, including new leadership initiatives and post-grant practice changes
• AI’s expanding role in trademark, patent, and enforcement strategy
• New trademark filing fee surcharges and practical budgeting considerations
• Right to repair laws and their intersection with IP, antitrust, and brand protection
• Evolving guidance on AI and software patent eligibility under § 101
• Design trademark clearance strategies and the growing use of AI tools
• Third-party litigation funding trends in patent disputes
• Significant statutory updates including California’s amended right of publicity law

As always, our goal is to provide practical, business-focused insights that help you anticipate risk, protect innovation, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing environment.

We hope you find this year’s newsletter helpful, and we look forward to continuing the conversations and seeing you in 2026.

Click here to see Dykema's 2025 Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review