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Careers

Wouter Pors leaves Bird & Bird for boutique Dutch firm

The veteran patent litigator says ‘it’s time for a change’ as he joins a small law firm in Rotterdam after more than two decades at Bird & Bird.   2 May 2025

Patents

US-China tariffs: What hope is there for IP rightsholders?

Still leaving room for diplomacy, China’s innovation economy is nevertheless prepared for the trade war and has the regulatory tools to disregard foreign IP rights should it so choose, finds Sarah Speight.   1 May 2025

Careers

Lenovo Global IP Litigation director joins O'Melveny

Tech company’s litigation head moves back to private practice, bringing decades of expertise in patent litigation and a particular focus on standard-essential patents.   1 May 2025

Trademarks

Fakes and how to fight them

It is complex but essential work to develop an effective anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy strategy in China, explains Ray (Lei) Zhao of Unitalen Attorneys at Law.   1 May 2025

Patents

The good faith test

Rulings in patent ownership disputes have provided useful guidance on how China’s courts interpret the determination of rights, explains Ruo Cao and Mengxuan Zhang of China Patent Agent (HK) Ltd.   1 May 2025

Trademarks

A close look at non-use TM examinations

Brand owners in China should be aware of developments in trademark non-use cancellation examinations, says Shufang Zhang of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.   30 April 2025

Trademarks

Thatchers, Skykick and dupes: What’s on a fashion IP influencer’s radar?

WIPR influential Woman in IP Eleonora Rosati offers a front-row seat to the key challenges facing the fashion industry—from copyright protection to AI-driven creations.   30 April 2025

Patents

Nissan and Honda latest to sign 5G vehicle licensing deals

Global licensing platform Avanci announces addition of auto makers to growing connected vehicle programme l Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover and Ericsson also signed deals this month.   30 April 2025

Trade secrets

Trade secrets versus whistleblower protection

A grey area between two competing concepts has been playing out in the courts the world over, explains Shaukat Ali of Dennemeyer & Associates.   30 April 2025

Patents

Startups guide: From idea to patent

Startups often have a great idea but there is plenty they should know before beginning the US patent process, says Reed Risenmay of Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch.   30 April 2025

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