Preparing for a year's worth of Intellectual Property (IP) news and events starts with reflecting on the developments that have brought us to this point. So, we get 2026 off to a vibrant start with a look back at some of 2025's most-read stories. Whether artificial intelligence (AI) technologies or environmental targets, business partnerships or IP basics, they all contributed to exciting and dynamic trends that are sure to carry us forward.
White paper
Counterfeit luxury goods
For luxury brands, counterfeiting is more than imitation; it threatens artistry, heritage and brand value built over time. In this white paper, Frédéric Blanc explores how strong IP protection preserves both the business performance and distinctive identity embodied in true craftsmanship.
Innovation navigator series: from invention to impact with Octimine
This three-part webinar series examines the challenges and opportunities tech transfer and research offices meet and how Octimine, Dennemeyer’s innovative software solution, can streamline patent research.
We are proud to share that Dennemeyer has been awarded the EcoVadis Silver Medal for sustainability performance in 2025, a testament to our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices.
AI in IP: embracing the future without losing control
There is no doubt that AI is forging new paths for business and industry, but control remains crucial. In this white paper, Bridgitte Baldi explores how Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) approaches help IP teams harness AI's benefits while preserving accountability, precision and strategic oversight.
Simple IP Monitoring: delivering the data intelligence startups need
Stay ahead of the patents shaping your market. With the new Simple IP Monitoring feature, startups gain timely insights to stay ahead of competitors and make smarter strategic decisions.
Dennemeyer becomes WADE's first patent renewal partner in China
Dennemeyer has partnered with Shenzhen WADE Innovation Information Co., Ltd. to integrate our patent renewal services into its IP management platform for the Chinese market. We are excited to bring renewals directly into WADE's software interface via Dennemeyer API, helping users manage deadlines and payments without leaving the platform.
What is a utility patent? Your complete guide to protection in the United States
Seeking patent protection in the United States is at the top of many an inventor's to-do list. But what is a utility patent, and how can you apply for one? Matthew Marrone explains the fundamentals of these crucial IP rights.
In its Global Innovation Index 2025, WIPO ranks the world's foremost concentrations of technology activity, revealing crucial hotspots of inventors, researchers and venture capital.
The patent system has always been shaped by technological breakthroughs, policy shifts and economic forces, but was the reality of 2025 how it was imagined to be? This webinar explores the biggest shifts in IP, key lessons learned, unexpected developments and what we need to prepare for next.
Shanghai strengthens IP protection for foreign enterprises
Shanghai showed its commitment to equal IP protection for foreign enterprises by launching special law enforcement measures to address over 1,200 trademark infringement cases.
