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Future of IP

UK copyright law ‘likely to be modified’ to address AI issues

Minister for AI and IP predicts changes to legislation will form part of eventual solution | Members of the House of Lords urged the government to take a position swiftly.   10 May 2024

Trademarks

EasyGroup launches suit at US travel firm

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

Careers

IPH reveals managing director of Canada firm

New director has co-led firm’s substantial trademarks and business law practice groups | Network acquired Quebec-based firm in 2023, establishing Canada as the largest region for the group.   15 April 2024

Diversity

Burnout: are law firms doing enough to protect the mental wellbeing of their staff?

The conversation on how law firms can better protect the wellbeing and mental health of their employees has been reignited over the past few months. Could there finally be a culture shift ahead? Sarah Speight reports.   16 April 2024

Careers

Mathys & Squire hires SEP expert from boutique firm to Munich office

New partner brings expertise in standard-essential patents across several technologies | Firm aims to strengthen pan-European offering.   17 April 2024

Diversity

Law’s gender pay gap: A snapshot

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

Bird & Bird eyes ‘prosperous’ Japan with new 2024 office

Firm kicks off expansion by recruiting Ex-Ashurst Japan head in Tokyo | Move allows closer collaborating with consulting arm OXYGY | Renewable energy, life sciences, technology and media clients in the region a target | Full details from CEO Christian Bartsch.   15 May 2024

Law firm news

Qualcomm GC on what in-house needs: ‘Show me the value, not just higher bills’

The fast-growing chip maker needs persistent and sophisticated external counsel to bat opponents who just keep coming, general counsel Ann Chaplin tells Tom Phillips in an exclusive interview.   9 May 2024

Copyright

UMG artists return to TikTok with new deal that includes AI protection

Ariana Grande, Drake and Billie Eilish to be ‘unmuted’ on videos | UMG and TikTok to collaborate on tackling unauthorised AI-generated content.   3 May 2024

Trademarks

Exclusive: WIPR Insights launches inaugural Germany TM Rankings

The rankings highlight the firms and individuals at the top of their game for trademark matters in Germany | Results show that the boutique law firm is ‘alive and kicking’ in this market.   17 May 2024

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