Muireann Bolger

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Muireann Bolger is deputy editor of World Intellectual Property Review and Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review in London, where she covers trademarks, brands, as well as wider developments across the intellectual property sector.

She regularly attends and covers major IP conferences around the world, reporting on the latest legal, commercial and policy developments and interviewing leading figures from across the sector. She has also co-authored industry reports with leading IP organisations, including the International Trademark Association (INTA).

She is the editor of the website’s Community & Inclusion channel and the annual Influential Women in IP list, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of leading women across the IP sector.

Originally from Ireland, Muireann has nearly two decades of experience reporting on brand developments, strategy, and wider business issues.

In her current role, she writes and edits news and analysis for an international audience of IP professionals, while also championing inclusion within the profession.

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Articles by Muireann Bolger

Aldi v Thatchers: Will UK appeal finally herd the copycats?
Trademarks
Aldi’s victory over a cider brand left many wondering if the courts would ever push back on ‘copycat’ products. It’s time for the CoA to step in, hears Muireann Bolger.   17 December 2024
‘It’s not for us’: SCOTUS wary of widening damages net in Dewberry
Trademarks Channel
Justices consider whether plaintiffs can indirectly “pierce the corporate veil” and look to corporate affiliates when seeking trademark damages | Case interrogates reach and scope of Lanham Act | Justices confused by dearth of clarity in oral arguments, may remand controversial case to lower court.   12 December 2024
‘AI curious’ counsel at AZ, Novartis and Orange weigh risks and benefits
Artificial Intelligence
Corporate legal teams can embrace the AI revolution by encouraging experimentation and managing risks proactively, according to a recent panel featuring leading in-house counsel.   11 December 2024
Copyright
Long-running case concerned a controlled digital lending programme providing free e-books | California-based non-profit library says it respects appeals court decision finding its fair use argument “unpersuasive”.   9 December 2024
Patents
Agreement halts all litigation in multiple jurisdictions between the pair | US company agrees to pay royalties to the Finnish telecoms giant for using video technology in its devices.   29 October 2024
Patents
Rivalry between US and China over chips heats up | Sharp rise in patents filed in China as domestic industry aims to counter US export controls | US growth remains steady.   21 October 2024
Community & Inclusion
A report co-authored by WIPR has revealed key insights into gender parity among trademark professionals.   21 October 2024
Trade secrets
Verdict finds opponent’s misconduct “willful and malicious” | California court has power to treble damages | Dispute emerged when mooted acquisition deal failed to materialise, and defendant promptly entered low-carbon fuels market.   18 October 2024
Careers
Former patent examiner and federal clerk brings expertise in cutting-edge technologies to the US firm.   17 October 2024
AI
New York Times accuses Perplexity of infringing its copyright to create AI content | Notice follows media company’s suit against OpenAI | Meanwhile OpenAI launches “weak” patent pledge.   16 October 2024

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