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Marks & Clerk set for trial in ‘secret commissions’ case after appeal rejected

IP firm had argued representative action did not meet ‘same interest’ requirement | Trial expected to take place in January next year.   24 April 2024

Trade secrets

‘There’s too much at stake’: Unlocking China’s trade secrets regime

Despite geopolitical and trade tensions, secrets specialist James Pooley returned from a trip to China optimistic that China is committed to building a robust IP system.   13 May 2024

Trademarks

Pablo Escobar: Too infamous for a trademark

The EU Intellectual Property Office applied textbook procedure when rejecting a registration bid for the drug lord's name, says Shannon Fahy of Browne Jacobson.   8 May 2024

Trademarks

‘I'm proud of where I am today’: Hershey counsel Angela Wilson

Whether it is running a ‘lean and mean’ IP function, tackling cannabis counterfeits or inspiring future attorneys, the confectioner’s senior counsel has no plans to slow down anytime soon, finds Muireann Bolger.   18 May 2024

Diversity

WATCH: Qualcomm’s GC on moving the dial faster

Research shows that gender parity in international patenting will only be achieved in 2061. Ann Chaplin, the chip maker’s general counsel, shares how the company is aiming to accelerate this timeline.   22 April 2024

Future of IP

Domain blocking and IP protection in the modern world

Ahead of a panel session at this year’s INTA Annual Meeting moderated by the Brand Safety Alliance, industry experts and panellists share their views on domain blocking and the recently launched GlobalBlock service.   1 May 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

Patents

UPC’s ‘pro-transparency’ ruling welcomed—but does it go far enough?

Lawyers tell WIPR that “pro-transparency” decision still leaves “open questions” | Ruling doesn’t open the door to wide ranging requests for access to documents while legal proceedings are ongoing | Reaction from Freshfields, Powell Gilbert, Mathys & Squire.   11 April 2024

Diversity

Chemistry to chair: Andrea Reid's trailblazing journey in IP

From the only woman in her chemistry programme to becoming the co-chair of Dechert’s IP practice, Andrea Reid explains why she’s more confident that future STEM industries will be more equal—and better for it.   2 May 2024

Careers

Shutts & Bowen adds partner to Florida office

New partner joins from Fox Rothschild where she was a partner in the firm’s IP group | Trademark and copyright attorney brings “impressive” experience of brand protection across a variety of sectors.   30 April 2024

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