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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Meta sued over Quest virtual reality headset
Patents
Dispute centres on popular headset used in interactive virtual games | New Mexico firm has also targeted the maker of Pokémon Go in recent months | Ramey.   11 September 2023
SCOTUS told that: ‘Trump too small’ TM ban has ‘staggering implications’
Trademarks
Activist urges court to dismiss USPTO appeal in clash concerning the First Amendment and the Lanham Act | Slogan described as “political commentary” targeting former President Trump that shouldn’t require his consent.   7 September 2023
Dogfight: Why US brands are taking on the First Amendment
Trademarks
The Bad Spaniels case pitted the might of America Inc against a core principle of the US Constitution. Now that the country’s highest court has weighed in, what does this mean for brands?   7 September 2023
Patents
Tech company accused of infringing patents in Google Play Music software | Judge grants motion for new trial in dispute over audio player that automatically plays a predetermined schedule of songs.   6 September 2023
Patents
In a series in which attorneys explore notable brand victories, Shamita Etienne-Cummings of Allen & Overy outlines her team’s route to success in Wonderland’s child car seat patent dispute.   23 August 2023
Patents
Qualcomm, Nokia, InterDigital and Ericsson among licensors | Advent of programme and addition of German automaker hailed as “important milestone” for the industry.   17 August 2023
Trademarks
Hermès may be the definitive victor in the NFT dispute, but the case leaves questions over how to handle infringing digital assets and smart contracts, says Muireann Bolger.   2 August 2023
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US agency claims that applied for mark contravenes Lanham Act | Federal Circuit says barring slogan’s registration conflicts with free speech.   28 July 2023
Trademarks
Fashion house’s earlier marks deemed broad enough to cover relevant goods of any geographic or ethnic origin | General Court underscores independence of the EU trademark regime from national laws.   28 July 2023
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Elon Musk’s attempt to breathe new life into the Twitter brand kept the trolls busy, but should he be more worried about the impact on his trademark lawyers, asks Muireann Bolger.   27 July 2023

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