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2 April 2025 Netlist’s fresh win against the electronics giant was not without its obstacles, but presenting the business case helped. Sarah Speight sat down with lead counsel Michael Harbour of Irell & Manella to find out more.
1 April 2025
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Trademarks
It’s blackcurrant squash, not cider, at the centre of a new complaint against the supermarket, but is another brand victory in the bag? Kirsten Gilbert of Marks & Clerk explores.
Trademarks
Tapestry’s action against the Chinese fast fashion giant may shake up brand protection and e-retailers’ liability, explain Michelle Cooke and Taylor Coley of ArentFox Schiff.
Patents
Rightsholders with EU-based operations should evaluate their supply chains and hedge against new vulnerabilities, say Michael Washbrook and Justyna Ostrowska-Krupa of Taylor Wessing.
Copyright
The Copyright Amendment Bill is one of the most ambitious reforms in South Africa’s recent history and cuts across the economy, creators’ rights, and trade relations, explains Miguel Bibe of Inventa
Trade secrets
Protecting trade secrets is more than ever a global, board-level concern, but how to decide on what to guard, and how? Ellen Keenan-O’Malley and Matt Lawman of EIP explain.
Patents
The UK Court of Appeal is considering—for the first time—the way FRAND licences are calculated in a SEP dispute that stands out for its unique focus on valuation methodologies, finds Sarah Speight.
Trademarks
Cases involving fashion brands and copyright protection are worth noting as part of a multi-layered IP strategy, explains Rosie Burbidge of Howard Kennedy.
Patents
At an undeniably turbulent time for the US IP community, a “wildly unpopular” trio of bills that promise to fix a broken patent system continues to be met with opposition, finds Sarah Speight.
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Careers
31 March 2025 The two senior IP hires both used to lead intellectual property practices at their previous firms, Broadfield UK and JMW Solicitors.
Trademarks
28 March 2025 Belgian food giant fails to secure trademark protection for its packaging design | EU court rules colour combination lacks the uniqueness to set apart its baked goods and confectionery.
Careers
28 March 2025 The US firm has hired Hannah Ji-Otto as a partner in its IP practice group, who provides “results-focused counsel” in technology and data governance.
Artificial Intelligence
26 March 2025 Many law firms and in-house teams are under pressure to install IT and AI projects. Clio Sparks of CxO IP offers a sense check before pushing ahead.
Careers
26 March 2025 Trial attorney Michael Reeder brings “extensive” patent litigation and negotiation skills to the firm’s Houston office.
Careers
26 March 2025 Polsinelli has expanded its trade remedies practice with the addition of Jane Dempsey as counsel in Washington, DC.
Trademarks
26 March 2025 WIPR Rankings has published its 2025 UK Trademark Rankings, which provide a comprehensive guide to the best sources of brand-related legal advice in the country.
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