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General Court rules against a company led by drug kingpin’s older brother that attempted to trademark name | Decision cited concerns about public perception and morality in Spain | “Interesting to see whether criminality is an absolute bar to the registration of personal names” says lawyer. 17 April 2024
Unified Patent Court
Government says membership is ‘essential’ but more time is needed for public discourse and engagement | If it joins, Ireland would be the only native English-speaking country in the court. 17 April 2024
Careers
New partner brings expertise in standard-essential patents across several technologies | Firm aims to strengthen pan-European offering. 17 April 2024
Trademarks
From their origins in surplus plastic, ‘jelly’ shoes have been produced by luxury brands and become cultural symbols in Africa, says Inês Sequeira of Inventa. 17 April 2024
Unified Patent Court
Government says preparations for a referendum would be “rushed” if a vote were to take place in June | UPC proponents dismayed but describe referendum as “fraught” undertaking in current political climate | Fears mount that UPC vote could be used as “political football”. 16 April 2024
Diversity
The conversation on how law firms can better protect the wellbeing and mental health of their employees has been reignited over the past few months. Could there finally be a culture shift ahead? Sarah Speight reports. 16 April 2024
Patents Channel
Intellectual Ventures accuses Tesla of infringing a dozen wireless communication patents | Suit follows litigation against Volvo last year. 15 April 2024
Careers
Oblon managing partner among ITC and complex IP litigation team to join new firm | Transitioning was the “right move” says Daniel Pereria. 15 April 2024
Diversity
A career in STEM and IP felt like a natural fit for Gillian Taylor from Reddie & Grose, until she realised that, as a woman, she was part of a small minority in the patent profession. 15 April 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Patlytics closed a seed round led by Gradient Ventures | Lawyers among group of investors | Software automates aspects of the patent process. 15 April 2024
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