Angela Wilson

Online marketplaces have also become key battlegrounds in the fight against counterfeits and IP infringement. The demand for effective collaboration between marketplace operators and brand protection leaders has never been greater. Despite shared interests, current collaboration is hampered by several persistent challenges. Amplifying the need for greater alignment and collaboration for faster and more effective infringement takedowns.

• Hear directly from marketplace leaders about how they prioritise brand protection, manage takedowns and collaborate with rights holders.

• Learn actionable approaches for connecting with marketplace IP teams, submitting high-quality reports and the benefits of becoming trusted partners.

In an era where the only constant is change, 2026 promises to bring a new era of rules, risks and opportunities, many of which remain hidden from plain sight today. With perspectives and forecasts shared from across IP functions and industries, equip yourself with a deeper understanding of the strategies to adopt and focuses to pursue in 2026 to effectively tackle likely policy shifts, global risks, and commercial opportunities to seize early-on.

• Understand the new rules shaping 2026, be it market changes, regulatory shifts or technological developments posing new risks.
• Discover unconventional growth areas and collaborative ecosystems that competitors might overlook to reinforce your competitive edge in your industry.
• Develop frameworks to anticipate and respond effectively to black swan events and emerging threat vectors for your IP assets and brand to remain credible and secure.