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Unified Patent Court
Government says membership is ‘essential’ but more time is needed for public discourse and engagement | If it joins, Ireland would be the only native English-speaking country in the court. 17 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
Patents
PTAB partially invalidates a google patent related to voice assistant technology | Decision could impact ITC and District Court dispute in smart speaker litigation campaign. 8 April 2024
Careers
IP-focused firm's new chair-elect follows Henry Walker’s decade-long leadership | New leader has chaired the IP department for 11 years | Started as an associate in 2000 and brings litigation, strategy, and management of tech issues to the role. 19 March 2024
Trademarks
The UK’s biggest supermarket’s recent loss in its dispute with Lidl is ultimately a costly failed branding campaign. Richard May and Robyn Trigg of Osborne Clarke examine why, and explain how brands can avoid the same fate. 5 April 2024
Careers
The former Johns Hopkins lecturer brings technical expertise in computer and software engineering, enabling him to offer a ‘unique combination’ of experience. 12 March 2024
Trademarks
Results are out for WIPR Insights’ first-ever rankings of UK firms and individuals at the top of their game for trademark matters | 140 firms and individuals feature, in which boutique IP specialists rub shoulders with traditional full-service firms | "Greater flux" in future rankings expected. 15 March 2024
Future of IP
The office’s executive director appears primed to face a tenure that could be marked by major changes—including the addition of SEPs, finds Muireann Bolger. 25 March 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Reddit says it has entered into licensing arrangements with AI companies worth $203m | FTC wants to ‘learn more’ about plans related to selling content for AI training | Platform reportedly signed deal with Google and others. 18 March 2024
Trademarks
A heavy metals controversy shows why brands should carefully assess claims made in adverts—including that which is unsaid, warns Jennifer Fried of Finnegan. 25 March 2024
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