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Patents
Powerful patents lie behind the latest breakthroughs in sports—helping athletes train effectively, recover faster, and perform at their peak, explains Marisol Cardoso of Inventa.
Patents
In the second part of their overview of global SEP litigation, Gary Moss and Emily Atherton of EIP explore interim licences in the UK court and SEP litigation elsewhere.
Patents
The UK’s position on the global SEP battlefield is changing, particularly as a go-to jurisdiction for SEP holders. Gary Moss and Emily Atherton of EIP explore.
Patents
Stephen Thaler’s next DABUS hearing at the UK High Court puts the inventorship test on trial. Thaler's counsel Ryan Abbott brings us up to date on the issues at the heart of this seminal case.
Patents
Following the UK government’s launch of its consultation on standard-essential patents, Tom Brazier of EIP raises concerns over proposals that appear “irrelevant” and “misguided”.
Trademarks
The EU court’s refusal to register the iconic toy highlights its resolve to block monopolies on shapes with a technical function, says Sean Ibbetson of Bristows.
Patents
The first decisions under Coke Morgan Stewart’s controversial new factor reveal a different landscape for PTAB petitioners. Jessica Kaiser and Chris Marando of Perkins Coie explore the takeaways.
Patents
Now is a particularly good time for litigating patent disputes at the US International Trade Commission, write Eric Fues & Shivani Karthikeyan of Finnnegan.
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AI
4 August 2025 With twice as many AI companies as any other EU country, the UK is leading the field but a smart, steady strategy is key to staying ahead, says Selina Hinchliffe of Shakespeare Martineau.
Trade secrets
1 August 2025 Total sum falls short of requested amount but is one of the five largest trade secret judgments in US history | Judge says awarding $1.2bn would go too far | Exemplary damages and total sum deemed ‘sufficient’ penalty for ‘reprehensible’ actions.
Patents
1 August 2025 This LSPN panel brings together experts from Troutman Pepper Locke, Sauvegarder Investment Management, Beam Therapeutics, Editas Med, and Takeda to explore the expanding role of IP lawyers in the life sciences industry.
AI
31 July 2025 Lenovo, HERE Technologies and Clarivate explore the best way to use AI tools confidently and effectively | Webinar explores key solutions for IP teams | AI literacy, human oversight and robust protocols are crucial for success.
Careers
30 July 2025 The team brings decades of litigation experience, with practices covering sectors from AI and life sciences to software and medical devices, as the firm prepares to open a new office in San Diego.
Patents
30 July 2025 US tech firm hits the Korean multinational with new allegations of patent infringement | Lawsuit follows ongoing dispute between the pair over soured licensing deal | Netlist sued by Micron in separate lawsuit.
Patents
29 July 2025 The outcome of Apple’s smartwatch dispute at the Federal Circuit may provide important guidance for meeting the US’ threshold domestic industry requirement, write Nathan Mammen and Cole Tipton of Snell & Wilmer.
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