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AI

Patent attorneys by day, coders by night: Sterne Kessler launches ‘homemade’ AI assistant

The IP specialist bypassed vendors and turned to its own ‘tech geeks’ to create an in-house AI solution for drafting patent applications. WIPR meets the attorney coders who did it for themselves.   3 April 2025

Unified Patent Court

The UPC, a tiny LED, and the eight-country injunction

A dispute over a cheap smartphone part could prove costly for two German retailers. Bernhard Ganahl, partner at HGF and lead counsel for the defendant, brings Sarah Speight up to date with proceedings and reflects on key learnings so far.   3 April 2025

Diversity

Mental health IP toolkit: WIPR Diversity Champ’s stress-busting tips

The pressures of IP law can take a serious toll on mental wellbeing. Boult Wade Tennant partner and WIPR Diversity Champion, Susi Fish, shares her experiences and tips for managing stress.   3 April 2025

Careers

Axinn adds litigator with ‘cutting-edge tech’ acumen

Joseph Micallef brings more than 30 years’ experience to the firm’s Washington, DC office as a trial lawyer in complex litigation including AI, cellular and semiconductors.   3 April 2025

Patents

Netlist counsel: How we beat Samsung in computer chip clash, again

Netlist’s fresh win against the electronics giant was not without its obstacles, but presenting the business case helped. Sarah Speight sat down with lead counsel Michael Harbour of Irell & Manella to find out more.   2 April 2025

Trademarks

Under Armour continues winning streak with ‘Kings Armor’ victory

Sportswear brand secures another triumph at TTAB | Board cited DuPont factors to establish a likelihood of confusion | Result follows similar ‘OuterArmour’ win.   2 April 2025

Careers

Cleary Gottlieb brings in five-partner team from Latham & Watkins

The firm has added a five-partner litigation team across its New York, Bay Area, and Washington, DC offices, strengthening its capabilities in high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes.   2 April 2025

Careers

HSF expands Europe tech litigation team

Leading patent litigator who worked on disputes involving Broadcom, Sonos, and Tesla joins firm’s Düsseldorf office from EIP.   1 April 2025

Diversity

‘A craven attempt to sacrifice the rule of law’: Firms draw lines in face of Trump assault

As the US government intensifies its scrutiny of Big Law, a sharp divide is emerging within the legal sector over how to respond, finds Muireann Bolger   31 March 2025

Patents

Acting USPTO director enacts new PTAB policy with Motorola decision

Coke Morgan Stewart throws out Motorola’s challenges to a rival’s body-worn camera patents | Decision comes two days after Stewart established USPTO director authority over discretionary denial policy at the PTAB.   31 March 2025

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