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Chemistry to chair: Andrea Reid's trailblazing journey in IP

From the only woman in her chemistry programme to becoming the co-chair of Dechert’s IP practice, Andrea Reid explains why she’s more confident that future STEM industries will be more equal—and better for it.   2 May 2024

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Shutts & Bowen adds partner to Florida office

New partner joins from Fox Rothschild where she was a partner in the firm’s IP group | Trademark and copyright attorney brings “impressive” experience of brand protection across a variety of sectors.   30 April 2024

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Bird & Bird eyes ‘prosperous’ Japan with new 2024 office

Firm kicks off expansion by recruiting Ex-Ashurst Japan head in Tokyo | Move allows closer collaborating with consulting arm OXYGY | Renewable energy, life sciences, technology and media clients in the region a target | Full details from CEO Christian Bartsch.   15 May 2024

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Harter Secrest & Emery appoints counsel to NY office

New addition’s experience of advising clients on domestic and global patent prosecution spans nearly two decades.   9 May 2024

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‘Clearing the path’ towards inclusion

A career in STEM and IP felt like a natural fit for Gillian Taylor from Reddie & Grose, until she realised that, as a woman, she was part of a small minority in the patent profession.   15 April 2024

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‘I changed my accent to fit in’: Why the president of CIPA wants to shout about social mobility

Yorkshire-born Matt Dixon of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys firmly believes that to become a patent attorney, it shouldn't matter where you come from, discovers Sarah Speight.   13 May 2024

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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney adds former PTAB deputy chief judge

Former PTAB deputy chief judge joins firm’s Delaware office as counsel | Brings extensive prosecution and litigation experience | Follows recent addition of veteran litigator.   23 April 2024

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Tech GCs ask: Is the patent profession in decline?

A new report produced on behalf of counsel from Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and Disney, suggests that the patent field is facing a crisis due to a lack of diversity.   29 April 2024

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Meta and JPMorgan Chase GCs: ‘Know your worth’

As the market for talented IP attorneys intensifies, it is vital to reach out to tomorrow’s trailblazers. Marisa Woutersen shares insights from a conference featuring Meta’s Braxton Davis.   18 April 2024

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Merchant & Gould hires litigation quintet from Oblon

Oblon managing partner among ITC and complex IP litigation team to join new firm | Transitioning was the “right move” says Daniel Pereria.   15 April 2024

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