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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Taiwan amends TM Act in bid to enhance owners’ rights
Trademarks
Several provisions introduced to enhance trademark owners’ rights | Amendment promises to speed up the examination process for those facing litigation or launching new products.   15 May 2023
Fed Circ’s Newman fights competency probe in new lawsuit
Patents
Chief Judge Moore instituted an action against Newman under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act | Such an investigation into a US Federal Circuit judge is thought to be unprecedented | 95-year-old Newman cites several factual errors allegedly made by Moore.   12 May 2023
Aldi toasts EU win over ‘regent’ trademark
Trademarks
Clash concerned French restaurant chain’s registration for a mark covering wine | Discounter’s earlier mark first registered 90 years ago | Proceedings shone spotlight on generic and distinctive terms in Germany.   10 May 2023
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Latest lawsuit cites both trademark and patent infringement | Complaint follows other lawsuits filed worldwide by the luxury brand in recent years | Louboutin GC’s “rollercoaster ride” to safeguard signature mark.   9 May 2023
Copyright
Musician rails against “baseless claims”, emphasising that certain chords are part of every “songwriter’s toolkit” | Case marks the second time that Sheeran has beaten back copyright claims.   5 May 2023
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The new pair of litigators, who join from law firm Stroock, focus their practice on IP litigation spanning both plaintiff and defendant-side patent infringement.   4 May 2023
Copyright
Sports broadcasters urge the European Commission to tackle pirate operators such as IPTV | Leaked recommendation draws criticism over projected timeframe for review ahead of any potential legislation.   3 May 2023
Trademarks
Muslim dating website fails again to prove its arguments based on the defence of ‘honest concurrent use’ | The company behind Tinder won last year at the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court | Case offers salutary lessons for brands in crowded markets.   2 May 2023
Patents
Plans show significant changes to the previous draft, leaked earlier this month | Introduction of an SEP register, database and essentiality checks | Updates to SPCs and compulsory licensing.   27 April 2023
Patents
New proposals aimed at revamping the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s processes may create more problems than they solve, as Muireann Bolger finds.   27 April 2023

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