Delete all IP law: a billionaire’s switch from proprietor to opponent
Jack Dorsey tweeted, “Delete all IP law” on April 12, 2025. It is a strange position to take, considering the co-founder of Twitter has a current estimated stake of $1 billion in X Corp. and owns Block, Inc. (formerly Square). X, formerly Twitter, currently has over...
Artificial intelligence at the EUIPO
AI governance Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the core of the European Union Intellectual Property Office's (EUIPO) vision. Its approach to AI is human-centric, rooted in the needs and priorities of the staff, ensuring that AI serves as a helpful tool to support...
How generative AI is forcing a rethink on obviousness
Generative AI burst into public consciousness at the end of 2022, and by January 2023, ChatGPT—one of the most popular large language models—amassed over 100 million users, becoming the fastest-growing app ever. Since then, much of the focus for intellectual property...
UK Government responds to the AI Action Plan
In January, the UK government set out its response to the AI Opportunities Action Plan that was developed by tech entrepreneur and Chair of Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) Matt Clifford CBE. The plan set out recommendations for the government, which...
BRG grows IP practice with addition of two economic analysts
LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2025 -- Global expert services and consulting firm BRG announced today that Managing Director Robert Mills and Director Frank Stabile have joined the Intellectual Property (IP) group in Los Angeles. Both bring extensive experience in economic...
Venable San Francisco welcomes IP attorney Rebecca B Horton as partner
San Francisco (April 15, 2025) – Venable LLP is pleased to announce the addition of intellectual property (IP) attorney Rebecca Horton to its San Francisco office as a partner. Horton specializes in helping clients protect their IP and brands. A skilled litigator with...
Quarles adds Rory Foster, Tammy VanHeyningen, and Matt Duchemin to IP leadership team
April 14, 2025 (Madison, Wis.) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today a series of changes to the leadership team for its Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group. All of the appointments are effective immediately. Rory Foster will become...
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Delete all IP law: a billionaire’s switch from proprietor to opponent
Jack Dorsey tweeted, “Delete all IP law” on April 12, 2025. It is a strange position to take, considering the co-founder of Twitter has a current estimated stake of $1 billion in X Corp. and owns Block, Inc. (formerly Square). X, formerly Twitter, currently has over...
BRG grows IP practice with addition of two economic analysts
LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2025 -- Global expert services and consulting firm BRG announced today that Managing Director Robert Mills and Director Frank Stabile have joined the Intellectual Property (IP) group in Los Angeles. Both bring extensive experience in economic...
Venable San Francisco welcomes IP attorney Rebecca B Horton as partner
San Francisco (April 15, 2025) – Venable LLP is pleased to announce the addition of intellectual property (IP) attorney Rebecca Horton to its San Francisco office as a partner. Horton specializes in helping clients protect their IP and brands. A skilled litigator with...
How generative AI is forcing a rethink on obviousness
Generative AI burst into public consciousness at the end of 2022, and by January 2023, ChatGPT—one of the most popular large language models—amassed over 100 million users, becoming the fastest-growing app ever. Since then, much of the focus for intellectual property...
Quarles adds Rory Foster, Tammy VanHeyningen, and Matt Duchemin to IP leadership team
April 14, 2025 (Madison, Wis.) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today a series of changes to the leadership team for its Intellectual Property (IP) Practice Group. All of the appointments are effective immediately. Rory Foster will become...
Fenwick launches Boston office with leading life sciences IP team
April 14, 2025 - Fenwick has welcomed the addition of three new intellectual property partners—Drs Matthew Pavao, Heidi Erlacher, and Chen Chen—and announced the opening of a new office in Boston, expanding its footprint in one of the world’s most active regions for...
Former PTAB Vice Chief Judge Melissa Haapala joins Sterne Kessler
Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2025) – Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox announced today that Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Vice Chief Administrative Patent Judge Melissa Haapala has joined the firm as counsel in its Electronics Practice Group. Haapala brings...
Artificial intelligence at the EUIPO
AI governance Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the core of the European Union Intellectual Property Office's (EUIPO) vision. Its approach to AI is human-centric, rooted in the needs and priorities of the staff, ensuring that AI serves as a helpful tool to support...
Harry Strange joins the partnership at Withers & Rogers
One of the firm’s experts on matters of software engineering and AI-related patentability has been promoted to the partnership at European IP firm Withers & Rogers. With a doctorate in machine learning and a background in software engineering, Harry Strange joined...
Reddie & Grose announces trio of promotions
London, 7 April 2025 - Reddie & Grose, the specialist UK and European intellectual property law firm, is delighted to confirm it has appointed two new Partners and one Senior Associate in its latest round of promotions. The promotions, which took effect from 1...
Solve Intelligence is bringing AI to the $100B+ patent industry
Since starting in Y Combinator 18 months ago, the startup’s revenue has grown 25% month-on-month. Today, Solve Intelligence’s platform is being used by over 200 IP teams across the US, Europe, and Asia. Their customers include top law firms and enterprises, such as...
UK Government responds to the AI Action Plan
In January, the UK government set out its response to the AI Opportunities Action Plan that was developed by tech entrepreneur and Chair of Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) Matt Clifford CBE. The plan set out recommendations for the government, which...
Public interest prevails: Roche denied injunction in patent dispute
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Roche) brought a Patent infringement case at the Delhi High Court against Natco Pharma Limited (Natco). The claim of Roche was based on infringement of its patent for a compound Risdiplam marketed under the brand name EVRYSDI® used in the...
Pierson Ferdinand adds Ph.D. of chemistry and USPTO-admitted attorney in Miami
Miami, FL – April 2, 2025 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP (“PierFerd”), one of the world’s fastest-growing law firms, announces the appointment of Benjamin Dach as a Partner in its Intellectual Property (IP) Practice. Dach arrives at PierFerd with considerable experience in...
Anaqua announces leadership change in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region
BOSTON, April 1, 2025 – Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today announced changes to its executive leadership in Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Kazuyasu Adachi joined...
Nike v. Lululemon: a landmark patent battle in the footwear industry
The ongoing legal battle between Nike and Lululemon has become a focal point in the sportswear industry, highlighting the increasing importance of intellectual property (IP) protection in a highly competitive market. The case, which began in January 2023, centers...
Pfizer and BioNTech secure PTAB victory against Moderna amid global patent disputes
Pfizer and BioNTech scored a significant win at the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or the Board) over COVID-19 vaccine technology. The Board invalidated all challenged claims in two of Moderna's patents related to its Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine, citing strong...
EIP announces promotion of Ben Maling to partner
EIP is delighted to announce the promotion of Ben Maling to Partner, effective from April 1, 2025. Maling's extensive experience in artificial intelligence aligns perfectly with EIP's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and providing...
Veteran IP attorney Bruce D Sunstein releases essential guide to professional networking
BOSTON, March 31, 2025 — Networking for Business Development, a new book by Bruce D Sunstein, founding partner at renowned Boston intellectual property law firm Sunstein LLP, has been released and is now available to the public through Amazon and Ideas for Leaders....
RightHub adds AI docketing and events & tasks functionality to its IP management platform
London, United Kingdom - 25 March 2025 - RightHub, the company making it simple to protect, commercialize, and maintain intellectual property (IP), has today announced new added functionality to its AI-powered IP Management System (IPMS) platform in the form of...
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