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Withers expands trademark and copyright practice with New York hire
The law firm has brought in an expert in brand and creative asset protection, with a broad practice covering everything from prosecution to litigation.

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The new Washington, DC firm, which will focus on IP, AI and technology, also provides free open-source AI-based patent analytics tools for clients.
The latest partner hire moves from Sidley Austin, bringing high-stakes expertise in patents and trade secrets in industries such as technology, particularly in the energy sector.
A New Jersey firm appoints the high-stakes litigator as chair of its trademarks, trade secrets and copyright practice, bringing experience across patent, trade secret, trademark, trade dress, and copyright disputes.
The Hong Kong partner brings more than 20 years’ experience and specialises in trademark strategy, cross-border enforcement, and brand protection across Asia and beyond.
The US firm’s new recruits—which marks a "significant expansion" of its Los Angeles and West Coast presence—include two with IP expertise.
The fresh hire, who will take up his new role in May, brings years of expertise in luxury, tech and AI to the firm’s team offering in Frankfurt.
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