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Unified Patent Court

WATCH: UPC update—shaping patent litigation

Powell Gilbert experts share insights on how the Unified Patent Court is taking shape after two years in operation, in this session from LSPN.   14 July 2025

Patents

Why the ITC is a friendlier forum for patent litigation

Now is a particularly good time for litigating patent disputes at the US International Trade Commission, write Eric Fues & Shivani Karthikeyan of Finnnegan.   11 July 2025

Patents

Netlist’s IP head: External counsel ‘should understand our business goals’

After almost 30 years in private practice, Rich Kim made the leap in-house earlier this year to “reignite” his passion for the law. The VP of IP strategy at Netlist tells Sarah Speight why Big Tech favours ‘efficient infringement’, why he believes new patent acts will redress the balance, and what it’s like swapping a law firm for a corporation.   11 July 2025

AI

EU takes fight to genAI in tough week for Big Tech

European scrutiny of AI and Big Tech ramps up amid copyright concerns | GenAI study, voluntary code and court opinion on Meta signal bloc’s trend towards more stringent regulation.   11 July 2025

Careers

Chicago firm Much Shelist adds partner with ‘entrepreneurial mindset’

New hire is deeply involved in the litigation space and has co-founded two software businesses.   11 July 2025

Careers

Kilpatrick adds ‘seasoned, versatile litigator’ as trademark partner

The new hire brings more than 30 years’ experience, with a “notably versatile practice”, including trademark prosecution, litigation, protection, and enforcement.   11 July 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI and IP USA 2025: Future-proofing event aims at intersection of technology and law

New York conference will bring together leaders from across IP to dive into the ROI of using artificial intelligence tools, plus AI law, strategy, and governance.   10 July 2025

Trademarks

Rubik's Cube loses pivotal EU 'shape' case

Iconic puzzle’s shape deemed ‘purely functional’ by European court | EU court rules against Spin Master Toys in long-running legal battle.   9 July 2025

Careers

Powell Gilbert launches Düsseldorf office with leading patent litigator

Major team hire by premier European litigation firm | September opening adds to successful UPC practice | Hire is a ‘landmark’ moment says Penny Gilbert.   9 July 2025

Future of IP

AI boom powers $7.6tn surge in intangible asset investment

WIPO report shows investment in intangibles grew three times faster than in physical assets in 2024| Firms shift focus from machinery and buildings to AI, IP, software and know-how | Sweden most intensive based on GDP | US leads in scale, India and Brazil among fastest growers.   9 July 2025

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