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Netlist counsel: How we beat Samsung in computer chip clash, again

Netlist’s fresh win against the electronics giant was not without its obstacles, but presenting the business case helped. Sarah Speight sat down with lead counsel Michael Harbour of Irell & Manella to find out more.   2 April 2025

Trademarks

Under Armour continues winning streak with ‘Kings Armor’ victory

Sportswear brand secures another triumph at TTAB | Board cited DuPont factors to establish a likelihood of confusion | Result follows similar ‘OuterArmour’ win.   2 April 2025

Careers

Cleary Gottlieb brings in five-partner team from Latham & Watkins

The firm has added a five-partner litigation team across its New York, Bay Area, and Washington, DC offices, strengthening its capabilities in high-stakes patent and trade secret disputes.   2 April 2025

Careers

HSF expands Europe tech litigation team

Leading patent litigator who worked on disputes involving Broadcom, Sonos, and Tesla joins firm’s Düsseldorf office from EIP.   1 April 2025

Diversity

‘A craven attempt to sacrifice the rule of law’: Firms draw lines in face of Trump assault

As the US government intensifies its scrutiny of Big Law, a sharp divide is emerging within the legal sector over how to respond, finds Muireann Bolger   31 March 2025

Patents

Acting USPTO director enacts new PTAB policy with Motorola decision

Coke Morgan Stewart throws out Motorola’s challenges to a rival’s body-worn camera patents | Decision comes two days after Stewart established USPTO director authority over discretionary denial policy at the PTAB.   31 March 2025

Patents

Nokia and Amazon resolve global dispute over Prime Video and streaming devices

The two parties have reached a deal that covers Nokia’s patented video-related technologies, as activity in the content-streaming SEP market continues to heat up.   31 March 2025

Careers

London firm adds two experienced partners

The two senior IP hires both used to lead intellectual property practices at their previous firms, Broadfield UK and JMW Solicitors.   31 March 2025

Trademarks

Biscoff maker's EU red and white colour mark crumbles

Belgian food giant fails to secure trademark protection for its packaging design | EU court rules colour combination lacks the uniqueness to set apart its baked goods and confectionery.   28 March 2025

Trademarks

Robinsons takes action against Aldi in wake of Thatchers ruling

It’s blackcurrant squash, not cider, at the centre of a new complaint against the supermarket, but is another brand victory in the bag? Kirsten Gilbert of Marks & Clerk explores.   28 March 2025

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