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Trademarks
McDonald’s relied on decades of reputation to take on an Irish fast-food chain rival, but a UK court has decided just how far its famous marks could reach. 10 August 2026
Community & Inclusion
Unified Patent Court judge Margot Kokke has had an unconventional and oft-interrupted career as the “trailing spouse” of a diplomat. She talks to Sarah Speight about this and more in the fourth in a series of interviews with women judges at the court. 10 August 2026
Careers
After more than 14 years at the US International Trade Commission, the new hire says he was drawn to Mintz for its “premier ITC practice and collaborative culture”. 10 August 2026
Trade secrets
A federal judge has refused to disqualify Kirkland & Ellis from representing a healthcare tech company after a conflict check came under scrutiny. 7 August 2026
Trademarks
A US appeals court has ruled that the drinks brand failed to prove that a parody dog toy damaged its reputation, raising the evidential bar for brand owners bringing trademark tarnishment claims. 7 August 2026
Patents
The agreement settles all pending litigation between the companies, and includes a supply partnership as well as an ITC ‘cooperation agreement’. 6 August 2026
Careers
The 34-lawyer group prompts the launch of a Silicon Valley office and strengthens the firm’s technology, life sciences and global litigation capabilities. 6 August 2026
Careers
After almost a decade in the Finnish tech firm’s policy and advocacy group, Adrian Howes has become senior director, litigation, with immediate priorities to include FRAND cases in the UK. 6 August 2026
Patents
Takanori Abe of Abe & Partners walks through Japan’s SEP litigation and SEP Judicial Mediation guidelines in chronological order—from the petition to the judgment, and beyond. 5 August 2026
Careers
With more than 25 years’ experience, the ex-EIP partner specialises in technology and life sciences, particularly SEPs and FRAND in the UK and Europe. 5 August 2026
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