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Diversity
Bhupinder Randhawa of Bereskin & Parr, who was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at 45, shares his experience as a neurodiverse lawyer. 24 April 2024
Law firm news
IP firm had argued representative action did not meet ‘same interest’ requirement | Trial expected to take place in January next year. 24 April 2024
Trademarks
Counsel for the maker of Back to the Future’s time-travelling car, Roger Behle of Foley tells WIPR why film merchandising is a lucrative hit—as long as it’s protected, of course. 23 April 2024
Diversity
Research published this quarter shows that the legal sector has one of the largest disparities in earnings between men and women on both sides of the pond. WIPR Diversity takes an overview of recent findings. 23 April 2024
Careers
Former PTAB deputy chief judge joins firm’s Delaware office as counsel | Brings extensive prosecution and litigation experience | Follows recent addition of veteran litigator. 23 April 2024
Trademarks
The shoe brand’s Fourth Circuit legal battle showed that utility patents are potentially radioactive to trade dress claims, says Marc Misthal of Offit Kurman. 23 April 2024
Trademarks
Multinational conglomerate filed a lawsuit against a Florida-based travel company, and its directors | Allegations include trademark infringement and fraud at the USPTO | Travel company accused of damaging EasyGroup’s goodwill and reputation | Suit adds to history of EasyGroup’s multiple trademark suits. 22 April 2024
Diversity
Research shows that gender parity in international patenting will only be achieved in 2061. Ann Chaplin, the chip maker’s general counsel, shares how the company is aiming to accelerate this timeline. 22 April 2024
Standard essential patents
The High Court found Lava to be an ‘unwilling licensee’ and ordered it to pay almost $30m in damages in this case that dealt with FRAND terms, unfair conduct and SEP principles, say Sonal Madan and Nanki Arneja of Chadha & Chadha. 22 April 2024
Patents
Proposed rules come amid scrutiny of boards application of the Fintiv rule that preclude an inter partes review in certain scenarios | Rules aim to refine existing practices governing the director Kathi Vidal’s discretionary powers. 19 April 2024
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