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UPC judge: ‘Expectations of you as a woman are the challenge’

In the first of a series of interviews with women UPC judges, Ingeborg Simonsson talks to Sarah Speight about her career highs and lows, including defying expectations of women in the profession and why having a clear goal is key.   21 May 2026

Patents

Faegre Drinker gains high-tech litigator from Winston & Strawn

The new partner brings particular focus on high-tech patent and trade secrets litigation involving cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, cloud services and infrastructure, telecom, and network security.   21 May 2026

Trade secrets

Kirkland & Ellis subject of alleged conflict in trade secrets clash

In the firm’s second IP conflict dispute in a year, a healthcare tech company claims Kirkland lawyers "committed the cardinal sin of trying to represent the conflicting interests of opposing parties".   20 May 2026

Patents

US patent rift laid bare in Vidal’s letter to European Commission

The former USPTO director has offered Brussels an alternative view on patent remedies and SEPs to those of her predecessors.   20 May 2026

Careers

Withers expands trademark and copyright practice with New York hire

The law firm has brought in an expert in brand and creative asset protection, with a broad practice covering everything from prosecution to litigation.   19 May 2026

Trademarks

‘Porcelaine de Limoges’ becomes EU’s first craft and industrial GI

The designation gives the historic Limoges porcelain industry EU-wide protection under a new regime aimed at safeguarding Europe’s craft and industrial heritage.   18 May 2026

Patents

Domino’s among six major chains sued over online ordering technology

Following lawsuits against Five Guys, Burger King and others last year, SmartOrder has expanded its litigation campaign to target more of the world’s biggest fast-food franchises.   18 May 2026

Trademarks

Hoka 'curbs' competition law in major win for brand owners

The UK Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of Deckers over Up & Running is a boon for rights owners who rely on selective distribution systems, say Geoff Steward and Rona Bar-Isaac of Addleshaw Goddard, who led the successful case.   18 May 2026

Patents

Kevin Mack, Via president: Patent licensing is about finding balance

The president of patent pool administrator Via Licensing Alliance tells Sarah Speight what makes him tick, how he makes connections between business, technology and the law, and why data centres are a target technology.   15 May 2026

Careers

Kilpatrick adds to patent litigation team in San Francisco

Two new partners move from Reed Smith, bringing “dynamic, technology-focused practices” to the firm.   15 May 2026

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