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Netlist’s recent $445 million win against Micron was down to a collaboration honed over many years, finds Sarah Speight, who spoke to co-lead counsel Jennifer Truelove of McKool Smith and Jason Sheasby of Irell & Manella. 6 June 2024
Trademarks
McDonald’s trademark setback in Europe offers some salutary lessons for big brands believing they’re too big to fail, finds Muireann Bolger, who speaks to Supermac's counsel and others. 6 June 2024
Careers
Acquisition sees Abion increase presence in key markets with unusual buyout | 83-employee law firm has footprint in Australasia and Asia | Merger of ‘tech-enabled’ services a key to deal | UK firm will rebrand as Abion in September 2024. 5 June 2024
Careers
Firm hires partner from Norton Rose Fulbright and team of trademark specialists in Germany | Experienced group has expertise in fashion and luxury goods. 5 June 2024
Trademarks
Association filed amicus brief backing Board of Appeal decision on ‘Nightwatch’ mark | Approach differs from long-standing practice in the office’s guidelines on EUTM conversions | German medtech Preventicus wanted to convert mark to a UK TM. 5 June 2024
Trademarks
Decisions taken by domain managers are often difficult, complex and time-pressured. Nicole DelleDonne and Heather MacNeil of GoDaddy Corporate Domains, with Donna Lyon of Ally Financial, offer a guide to help those thrown in the deep end. 5 June 2024
Careers
ABG IP says the promotions recognise staff performance, improve gender equality and lower the average age among partners, and secure its values and position in the market. 4 June 2024
Trademarks
US brand sues retailer at UK court in “surprising development” over graphic on girl’s T-shirt | Product has given Next an “unearned and undeserved boost to its marketing”, argues lawsuit. 4 June 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Data licensing has become big business but companies like Reddit are selling in a market of unknowns, says Giles Parson of Browne Jacobson. 4 June 2024
Unified Patent Court
Unitary Patent system ‘exceeds expectations’ since launch | SMEs represent 35.5% of registered patents | Experts urge caution amid optimism, emphasising confidence in court judgments critical for predictability. 3 June 2024
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