OUR SELECTION OF #IPNEWS AND ARTICLES OF THE WEEK

1. EU probes Shein over sale of illegal products, addictive design

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/eu-probes-shein-over-sale-illegal-products-addictive-design-2026-02-17/

2. CAFC Affirms $42.5 Million Patent Infringement Verdict in Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Dispute

https://ipwatchdog.com/2026/02/18/cafc-affirms-42-5-million-patent-infringement-verdict-pre-lit-christmas-tree-dispute/

3. International Rule Changes, Complex Licensing Schemes Lead to Last-Minute Copyright Clearance Issues at 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics

https://ipwatchdog.com/2026/02/16/international-rule-changes-complex-licensing-schemes-lead-last-minute-copyright-clearance-issues-milan-cortina-2026/

4. “Anonymous Work” and the AI Author Fight

https://feedly.com/i/subscription/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.patentlyo.com%2Fpatent%2Fatom.xml?s=entry:IYduQw4u9q3nF5qOSHSuTlPvysa1CxRHhzMB9jiR46s%3D_19c72be42cb:8e22ea6:9cbd0e48

5. From market stalls to maritime supply chains: outgoing ACG chief on the future fight against counterfeits

https://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/article/market-stalls-maritime-supply-chains-outgoing-acg-chief-the-future-fight-against-counterfeits

6. BMW Rips Onesta's Claim That Qualcomm Deal Ends Patent Row

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/2443274?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section

7. How the IOC Effectively Maintains a Monopoly on Olympics-Related Trademarks

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/how-the-ioc-effectively-maintains-a-monopoly-on-olympics-related-trademarks/

8. Inside the Case Challenging Hermès’ Birkin Allocation Strategy

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/inside-the-lawsuit-challenging-hermes-birkin-allocation-strategy/

9. Gucci Beauty Clash Puts Luxury Licensing Under the Microscope

https://www.thefashionlaw.com/gucci-beauty-clash-puts-luxury-licensing-under-the-microscope/

10. Ericsson sues Acer over 4G, 5G wireless patent licensing

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/ericsson-sues-acer-over-4g-5g-wireless-patent-licensing-2026-02-18/