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China looks to safeguard popular ‘superfood’

Development of new blueberry varieties—essential for meeting market demands and improving crop resilience—presents significant IP challenges | China leads global production of the fruit | Blueberry market forecast to grow by $2.7 billion between 2023-28.   7 January 2025

Careers

Ex-Baker McKenzie patent litigation head joins Morgan Lewis in Germany

New partner brings technical background in computer science and more than a decade experience in patent litigation | Expertise in tech, engineering, chemical, and life sciences sectors.   7 January 2025

Patents

Patent damages law remains at the forefront in 2024–2025

Two recent cases offer some guidance on the issue of patent damages but key questions remain, say Christopher Buxton & Jeanne Heffernan of Kirkland & Ellis.   6 January 2025

Careers

Troutman Pepper Locke exodus sees teams leave in Chicago and London

Two large teams leave Locke Lord following Troutman Pepper merger | Buchanan opens Chicago office with a large life sciences group | Shoosmiths adds team in London to expand brand-focused IP services.   6 January 2025

Future of IP

UK AI trends to watch for in 2025

This year will see critical developments around copyright, patentability, and training data, say Robert Peake and James Tumbridge of Keystone Law.   6 January 2025

Careers

Cybersecurity and AI expert elected as Neal Gerber Eisenberg partner

Partner’s “deep understanding of the complex landscape of data privacy” is highlighted by the Chicago firm as bringing “tremendous value” to clients.   6 January 2025

Careers

Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merger takes effect

The newly combined firm promises a size, breadth and depth that will take advantage of the ‘middle market sweet spot’.   3 January 2025

Patents

Dyson and SharkNinja settle patent dispute over vacuum technology

Parties ask courts in Massachusetts and Texas for 45 days to finalise deal | Agreement follows UPC appeals court decision in favour of SharkNinja.   3 January 2025

Careers

CIPA’s new president to offer ‘stronger voice for in-house attorneys’

Bobby Mukherjee’s other objectives include tackling ‘anti-IP’ initiatives and improving access to the profession via apprenticeships.   3 January 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Anthropomorphising AI: Why human-like is not human

Our tendency to give large language models human attributes has dangerous implications for business and society, argues Roanie Levy of the Copyright Clearance Center.   3 January 2025

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