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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Paypal stole ‘revolutionary’ secrets to build model, says suit
Patents
Articles published last year uncovered the alleged misappropriation from more than 20 years ago | Financial company claims Paypal had inauspicious origins but then built its successful business model through improper means.   24 January 2024
EU told: Ditch amendments to ‘beyond repair’ SEP reforms
Standard essential patents
European Parliament prepares to vote on controversial proposals | Critics vent over ‘own goal’ and ‘failed’ attempts to improve ‘fundamentally flawed’ plans to regulate standard-essential patents.   23 January 2024
Uniqlo says Shein ripped off ‘Mary Poppins’ bag
Trademarks
Bag has earned devoted following online after being compared to magical accessory carried by iconic Disney character | Suit is the latest to hit the fashion giant following a swathe of infringement complaints.   17 January 2024
Patents
The UPC Court of Appeal ‘narrowly’ interprets law in transparency test case | Court dismisses interventions by two law firms due to “legal interest” rules | Order sets high bar for intervention in UPC cases | Concerns over transparency persist; final decision expected in spring 2024.   16 January 2024
Patents
Nordic firm accuses Chinese multinational of multiple infringements | Complaint seeks a permanent limited exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders.   15 January 2024
Copyright
Focus shifts to ‘code of practice’ for AI developers following criticism from creatives | Govt told that AI will continue to pose a threat to creators' IP without “a definitive course of action” | Trust of creatives must be rebuilt after “abortive attempts to roll out broad exception” plans, says report.   11 January 2024
Patents
Judge says tech giant has “access to vast quantities of data” that could lead to an “unwarranted invasion” of privacy | Google must not access proprietary data on potential jurors | Company dismisses plaintiff’s founder as a “disappointed inventor”.   10 January 2024
Patents
Latest promotion comes as firm unveils 72 new partners in Germany.   2 January 2024
Copyright
Acquisition aims to reinforce larger firm’s trademark law offering.   11 December 2023
Trademarks
Appeals court says it's bound by the precedent set in Jack Daniel’s landmark win at SCOTUS | Art collective insists that its footwear product is a parody and comments on the consumerism inherent in ‘sneakerhead’ culture.   6 December 2023

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