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Lathrop GPM hires eight-strong tech team from rival firm

Expansion of the IP practice in Dallas follows growth in firm’s Denver and Kansas City offices | Team has strong ties to Texas and California markets.   8 February 2024

Patents

Paypal stole ‘revolutionary’ secrets to build model, says suit

Articles published last year uncovered the alleged misappropriation from more than 20 years ago | Financial company claims Paypal had inauspicious origins but then built its successful business model through improper means.   24 January 2024

Patents

What’s next for Masimo v Apple?

If the high-profile litigation makes it to appeal, Apple’s arguments for reversing the ITC’s import ban will need to be examined by the Federal Circuit, says Arvind Jairam.   7 February 2024

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Potter Clarkson targets Scottish market with new office

Firm aims to tap into city’s ‘innovation and entrepreneurialism’ | IP team has ‘long-established’ client relationships in Scotland.   30 January 2024

Designs

Audi lawyer explains landmark CJEU verdict in trademark dispute over spare parts

Judges say car radiator grille with space for four-ring logo could constitute TM infringement | Decision contradicts AG opinion and could affect how spare parts manufacturers can brand products | Audi lawyer says court has clarified the ‘repair law’.   29 January 2024

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Envy apples wins landmark plant variety case in China

New Zealand-based EnzaFruit secures victory following revisions to China’s Seed Law | Company’s 10-month legal action results in successful all damages claim for its popular apple variety.   26 January 2024

Careers

Orrick adds ITC litigator from Venable

Firm lauds seventh tech and life sciences recruit to the firm in two years | Joins Chicago office and will spend time in Washington DC.   25 January 2024

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US Department of Justice litigator rejoins Finnegan

Firm welcomes back experienced DoJ trial attorney | Litigator has managed cases before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Court of Federal Claims, and Court of International Trade.   24 January 2024

Patents

Nokia v Oppo: Did President XI meeting with opposite number in Finland hasten deal?

Increasingly bitter SEP dispute ends in same month as countries agree diplomatic ties | Politics plays a role in ending largest litigation of recent times, says Chinese patent attorney | Investment in innovation ‘trumps quantity of declared SEPs’.   26 January 2024

EUIPO

Reaction: Do abstentions in EU Committee vote on SEPs put regulations in jeopardy?

A vote adopting new rules is sending shockwaves through the tech patent industry—but a high number of abstentions shows that ‘the debate is not over’, finds Sarah Speight.   25 January 2024

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