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Injunctions — Perspectives from the Judiciary of Brazil Tuesday, 13 May 2026 15:00 UK | 16:00 CET
OxFirst is pleased to host a free webinar with Judge
Victor Diz Torres, Judge at the Tribunal de Justiça do Estado do Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, speaking in his private capacity.
Injunctions — Perspectives from the Judiciary of …
Guidance on Security for Agentic AI Systems
The US National Security Agency (NSA) and international partners
have released guidance on Agentic Artificial Intelligence Systems. The Press Release states:
Today, the National Security Agency (NSA) joins the
Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ASD’s ACSC)
and others…
The Global Patent Chess Game Comes to Munich
OxFora’s 14th IP & Competition Forum to examine SEPs,
injunctions, long-arm jurisdiction and international patent strategy
Munich, Germany — 23–24 June 2026 — As patent
disputes increasingly cross borders, courts, competition authorities and patent
offices are becoming central actors in…
U.S. Treasury Department Active in Addressing Cybersecurity Issues
The U.S. Treasury Department recently issued two press
releases concerning cybersecurity.
First, the Treasury Department created a cybersecurity information sharing
initiative for U.S. digital assert companies.
Second, the Treasury Department sanctioned actors who stole trade
secrets involving cybersecurity tools from…
The FTC, Competition, Political Viewpoint, Misinformation and Digital Advertising
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has released a notice concerning
an order agreed to by certain advertising agencies concerning digital
advertising and anticompetitive conduct. The court needs to approve
the order. The complaint is linked to
below and is a…
14th IP and Competition Forum. Munich, June 23 & 24 2026
Join us for the 14th IP & Competition Forum
Munich, June 23–24
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https://oxfirst.com/14th-intellectual-property-and-competition-forum/
📍 Venue: DPMA Forum, Deutsches
Patent und Markenamt (German Patent Office)
With a strictly limited number of places, we are
pleased to…
White House Framework for AI Regulation to Set the Stage for Congress
President Trump has released a framework for AI regulation
for Congress. The Press Release states:
The Trump Administration is committed to winning the AI race
to usher in a new era of human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and
national security for…
U.S. Government Accountability Office Report on AI Privacy Risks
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a
report concerning privacy risks associated with utilizing AI in the federal
government. The privacy risks raised by
experts include:
Risks Associated with Protecting Privacy When Using AI
The experts identified 10…
New US DOJ Corporate Enforcement Policy
The U.S. Department of Justice has released a Corporate Enforcement
Policy concerning national security which allows U.S. corporations to voluntarily
disclose violating white collar crime rules, including importantly, export control
laws, and avoid prosecution (except in limited circumstances). The Press…