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Trademarks
General Court rules against a company led by drug kingpin’s older brother that attempted to trademark name | Decision cited concerns about public perception and morality in Spain | “Interesting to see whether criminality is an absolute bar to the registration of personal names” says lawyer. 17 April 2024
Careers
SKW Schwarz team switches to UK-based firm’s new German operation | Top media lawyers Sascha Pres and Martin Diesbach lead | Fieldfisher’s AI positioning and “dynamism” a factor in move | Diesbach always ‘a target’ says firm’s international entertainment group head. 17 April 2024
Careers
New partner brings expertise in standard-essential patents across several technologies | Firm aims to strengthen pan-European offering. 17 April 2024
Careers
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
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
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
Future of IP
Young practitioners panel highlight importance of treating junior lawyers as developing professionals to improve retainment | Firm culture, inclusivity, and meaningful opportunities cited as reasons to stay for juniors | ‘Offer guidance’ on networking skills and alternative career paths. 28 March 2024
Careers
New hire leaves Moore & Van Allen for Holland’s Charlotte office | Technology transfer agreements in M&A deals are becoming ‘increasingly complex’, says private equity advisor. 10 April 2024
Careers
Hong Kong-based firm has joined with Beijing East IP and other teams | SIPS co-founder becomes one of lead partners of new practice. 10 April 2024
Careers
Firm’s latest addition joins as of counsel, bringing a decade of expertise | Specialises in trademark services including portfolio management and trademark registrations | She also brings patent experience, having prosecuted patents before the USPTO. 9 April 2024
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