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Careers

O’Melveny hires Hollywood entertainment partner

The firm has expanded its entertainment, sports, and media practice with the addition of a highly experienced lawyer to its Century City office.   7 March 2025

Trademarks

The rise of English sparkling wine: IP lessons from Champagne's legacy

From 3D marks to eco-friendly packaging, England’s wine producers can learn much from trailblazers across the Channel, says Anousha Davies of Birketts.   7 March 2025

Patents

UPC blocks in-house counsel rep citing lack of independence

Court of First Instance says Suinno’s representative cannot appear before court due to his involvement in the company | Judges cite lack of evidence of independence | Earlier Court of Appeal decision had not ruled out in-house counsel at the UPC in principle.   7 March 2025

Diversity

‘Lift as you climb’: Abbott, BMS, Hitachi, LEGO Group counsels explore ‘empowerment’

Senior legal voices from the world’s biggest companies share perspective on International Women’s Day theme | Action is key as gender parity remains a distant goal–forecasted to take at least 134 years.   7 March 2025

Trademarks

INTA’s CEO on ‘that video’ and going beyond TMs

In a candid interview, Etienne de Acedo defends views on ‘the unregistered’ as the association’s growing annual event brings patents into the fold.   6 March 2025

Patents

The ‘laudable’ aim at the heart of Arnold LJ’s 'Lenovo v Ericsson' decision

English courts are trying to find a path through global FRAND disputes that provides solutions without treading on foreign peers—but will it work, asks Sarah Speight?   5 March 2025

Careers

Steptoe adds high-stakes litigator from Venable

The firm expands its commercial litigation practice with the latest hire, bringing expertise in entertainment, cryptocurrency, retail, insurance, and cannabis industries across business and IP disputes.   5 March 2025

Jurisdiction reports

Country briefing: Trademark prosecution in India

Safir Anand of Anand and Anand answers key questions relating to trademark prosecution in India.   5 March 2025

Law firm news

WIPR Leaders revamps selection process for 2025 edition

Global listing of world’s IP experts undergoes a ‘significant transformation’, shifting from a volume-based listing to a selective and research-driven platform.   4 March 2025

Trade secrets

La Prairie accused of stealing caviar biotech for luxury skincare line

UK biotech firm accuses luxury skincare brand La Prairie of misappropriating proprietary research on caviar-derived ingredients | Lawsuit claims La Prairie lacked expertise to develop the tech before accessing confidential trade secrets.   3 March 2025

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