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Trademarks
For AI’s biggest players, top-tier legal trademark service means fast responses, honest feedback, and no room for vague advice, finds Muireann Bolger. 18 May 2025
Patents
European Patent Office unveils report and dataset which strongly links tech standards and SEPs | Huawei, Ericsson, Qualcomm and Nokia among top authors of cited standards documents | Patent experts welcome the dataset at event marking report launch. 16 May 2025
Law firm news
WIPR launches new, improved 2025 edition | New approach marks beginning of a more selective, research-driven era | Directory contains carefully vetted cohort of 1,000 leading IP practitioners from 80 countries. 16 May 2025
Trademarks
Trademark activity surged across major markets in 2024 | Mainland China is largest filer worldwide despite dip in applications | Top portfolios across the board include Nestlé, Apple, and L’Oréal. 16 May 2025
Copyright
A CJEU advocate general stepped in to untangle legal knots arising from conflicting copyright decisions. But his support for a fresh ‘recognisability test’ introduces an unwelcome twist, says Anna Maria Stein of Eversheds Sutherland. 16 May 2025
Careers
The US law firm has expanded its team with the appointment of the new partner, who brings experience in electronics, software, and automotive industries. 16 May 2025
Trademarks
William Mansfield of Abro shares insight into conducting high-risk international sting operations to combat sophisticated IP infringement. 16 May 2025
AI
Latest EUIPO study highlights growing tensions between creators rights and AI developers, emerging licensing markets, and the power of public authorities | US grapples with change in leadership following Copyright Office report | UK passes amendments to the Data (Use and Access) Bill. 14 May 2025
Trademarks
The Court of Appeal closes the door on reopening design disputes post-Brexit, blocking a challenge to a UK ‘cloned’ right based on an earlier EU decision, finds Muireann Bolger. 14 May 2025
Careers
Natasha Ahmed, who brings particular focus on AI and emerging tech, is “uniquely positioned to support global corporates, investors and founders”, said the firm. 14 May 2025
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