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Judges from supreme, appellate, and specialized IP courts gathered at WIPO this week to exchange insights on how courts are resolving IP disputes ⚖️ The ninth WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum drew registrations from nearly 1,000 judges, with more than 160 attending in person. Topics discussed included AI-assisted and AI-generated outputs; use of protected works in AI training; digital technology patents; platform liability; and cross-border disputes. Read more: ow.ly/NX0r50ZY3yy
Group photo of judges and WIPO staff attending the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, with some participants joining virtually on the large screen behind the group.

ALT Group photo of judges and WIPO staff attending the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, with some participants joining virtually on the large screen behind the group.

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Judges from supreme, appellate, and specialized IP courts gathered at WIPO this week to exchange insights on how courts are resolving IP disputes ⚖️ The ninth WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum drew registrations from nearly 1,000 judges, with more than 160 attending in person. Topics discussed included AI-assisted and AI-generated outputs; use of protected works in AI training; digital technology patents; platform liability; and cross-border disputes. Read more: ow.ly/NX0r50ZY3yy
Panelists participate in a discussion during the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, seated on stage in front of the event backdrop, with one speaker addressing the audience.

ALT Panelists participate in a discussion during the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, seated on stage in front of the event backdrop, with one speaker addressing the audience.

A panel of seven speakers takes part in a session at the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, seated on stage before an audience, with the discussion shown live on the large screen above.

ALT A panel of seven speakers takes part in a session at the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, seated on stage before an audience, with the discussion shown live on the large screen above.

WIPO Director General Daren Tang delivers a video address to the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, projected on a large screen above the stage, with participating judges seated in the hall.

ALT WIPO Director General Daren Tang delivers a video address to the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, projected on a large screen above the stage, with participating judges seated in the hall.

Group photo of judges and WIPO staff attending the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, with some participants joining virtually on the large screen behind the group.

ALT Group photo of judges and WIPO staff attending the 2026 WIPO Intellectual Property Judges Forum, with some participants joining virtually on the large screen behind the group.

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Oh, how worth the trip you were @StephenMangan. Am drunk with joy after drinking you in for 2 hours. Loved it! ☘️🧡 @HPinterTheatre
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BBC News (UK)
@BBCNewsOct 14
Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 bbc.in/4s3C6VO

Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

Striking images including an urban coyote and an elephant carrying a dead calf are among this year's winners.

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Died and gone to heaven! Cannot wait to see Hugh O’Conor in this. Cracking cast all around.💫❤ 'I think he died for me, she answered.' @LandmarkIreland #TheDead
TheDeadDublin@TheDeadDublinOct 13
Introducing the cast of The Dead 2026-2027 🎉 We're delighted to share the cast joining us for the highly anticipated third run of The Dead by James Joyce adapted and directed by Louise Lowe 📍 @moli_museum 🗓️ 20 Nov 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 🎟️ bit.ly/BookNowTheDead 1/3
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NSPCA seized 26 animals over welfare concerns at Ballinasloe Fair in 17 separate seizures. Among the animals seized were horses, ponies, dogs, puppies, poultry and goats. More than 60 animal welfare concerns were reported to the #NSPCA during the fair. jrnl.ie/7191121

NSPCA seize 26 animals over welfare concerns at Ballinasloe Fair

Twenty of the 60 cases reported were “resolved through on-site advice to owners”, and the NSPCA issued 12 formal warnings.

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The Munster Express@munsterexpressOct 12
Man jailed for life for murder of Gillian Curran munster-express.ie/man-jaile…
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Corncrake chicks caught on camera as farmers praised for support. agriland.ie/farming-news/cor…

Corncrake chicks caught on camera as farmers praised for support

'Seeing chicks on the island is evidence that the habitat management work and support from local farmers, landowners and volunteers is making a real difference'

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The IPKat@IpkatOct 8
Colour me orange: German Supreme Court sets high bar for acquired distinctiveness of abstract colour marks ift.tt/puVWFYT
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One of the best renditions of poetry ever recorded. Actor Michael Sheen delivers a powerful performance of Dylan Thomas’s 1951 poem, "Do not go gentle into that good night.”
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ATP Tour
@atptourOct 6
Undefeated! 🏆 Novak Djokovic expands his reign in Beijing 😲💪
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UN Humanitarian
@UNOCHAOct 5
In the #WestBank, aid workers are supporting Palestinian farmers ahead of the olive harvest, a key period for the economy In Deir Abu Mash’al, residents started harvesting early amid repeated settler attacks, hoping to reduce losses and insecurity. Read: bit.ly/4AJYNSZ
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RTÉ News
@rtenewsOct 5
A community group in Galway has secured an interim injunction to stop tree felling work at a woodland area, on the eastern suburbs of the city rte.ie/news/regional/2026/10…

Order granted to stop tree felling at Merlin Woods

A community group in Galway has secured an interim injunction to stop tree felling work at a woodland area, on the eastern suburbs of the city.

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UNRWA
@UNRWAOct 4
Across #Gaza and the occupied #WestBank, including East Jerusalem, UNRWA teams continue to provide education, healthcare, and other essential services to #Palestine Refugees.  In #Gaza, nearly 97,000 children attended the first week of school in UNRWA learning spaces, while health teams provided nearly 148,000 medical consultations in just the last two weeks.   In the occupied #WestBank, over 4,000 UNRWA personnel continue to provide essential services to #Palestine Refugees.  #UNRWAworks  #FundUNRWA  Full report: unrwa.org/resources/reports/…
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Tennis TV
@TennisTVOct 4
THE ROAR SAYS IT ALL 🐺 Djokovic levels the match against Zverev by clinching the second set 6-4! #ChinaOpen
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Marina Hyde
@MarinaHydeOct 2
My last ever Guardian column! theguardian.com/commentisfre…

It's true: this is my final column. You have exactly 24 hours to complain before my inbox self-de...

Yes, after 25 years I’m signing off, and I’ve cherished every moment – especially storming the French embassy with a (toy) AK-47, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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Felled Sycamore Gap stump has 'encouraging' growth. 🌱💚 bbc.com/news/articles/c8vgyx…

Hadrian's Wall Sycamore Gap tree stump shows 'encouraging' signs

A thick layer of growth surrounds the stump three years after the landmark was illegally felled.

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Doing it the Wild Atlantic Way! Massive congrats to everyone at @VOYAbeauty💚🤟 independent.ie/county/sligo/…

Sligo-founded VOYA beats global rivals to win luxury SPA Skincare Brand of the Year award

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Laver Cup
@LaverCupSep 27
Crowning the champs🏆 The Laver Cup has returned to Team Europe. #LaverCup #TennisUnrivaled
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