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HOFFMANN EITLE strengthens its patent litigation capabilities with UPC litigator Dr Thomas Gniadek
HOFFMANN EITLE is pleased to announce that German Attorney-at-Law and experienced patent litigator Dr Thomas Gniadek will soon join the firm as a partner and co-chair of the patent litigation group. Dr Gniadek brings a wealth of experience and a strong reputation in...
Powell Gilbert grows London team with four Associate hires
London - European IP law firm Powell Gilbert has today announced the expansion of its market-leading team of IP lawyers with the appointment of four Associates in London. Ioana Sabau joined the firm in August after working as an Associate to the Honourable Justice...
FisherBroyles strengthens IP group with James Vaughan and Andrew Claerbout as partners
ATLANTA—(September 15, 2025)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the world’s first and one of the largest distributed law firms, has grown its Intellectual Property group in Atlanta with the additions of partners James Vaughan and Andrew Claerbout. The former Womble Bond Dickinson...
Public funding specialist joins Ward Hadaway as partner
UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has appointed one of the UK’s leading public funding lawyers, Alexander Rose, as partner. Based in the firm’s Newcastle office, Rose joins from international law firm DWF. He specializes in subsidy control and grant funding programs,...
Finnegan launches comprehensive AI practice
September 9, 2025 - WASHINGTON, DC - Finnegan, a premier intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) practice—AI + Finnegan. While the firm has been advising on the nexus of AI and intellectual...
PURDYLUCEY unveils new branding, website, and Dublin office, amid international recognition
PURDYLUCEY has unveiled refreshed branding and a new website as part of an exciting phase of growth for the firm. The updates come as the intellectual property specialists settle into their new city-centre office on Ely Place, Dublin, which they moved into earlier...
Barnes & Thornburg elevates leaders across IP practice units
Barnes & Thornburg has announced five key appointments to its nationally recognized Intellectual Property Department, reinforcing the firm’s ability to help clients protect, enforce, and leverage its most valuable assets across the country. Amy Fix – Life Sciences...
Lewis Silkin strengthens full service IP360 offering with IP litigator hire
London – Lewis Silkin today announces that Scott Foster has joined the firm as a partner in its IP360 team. A highly regarded IP litigator with dual UK and Canadian qualifications, Foster brings a wealth of experience in contentious intellectual property matters,...
Carpmaels & Ransford expands in Germany with two litigation partner hires and larger Munich office
Carpmaels & Ransford is pleased to welcome two new litigation partners, Niels Hölder and Mike Gruber, as the firm significantly expands its presence in Germany to meet demand for the firm's contentious services in Europe, particularly at the Unified Patent Court...
Buchalter adds IP shareholder to Chair Medical Technology Group in San Diego
August 20, 2025 - Buchalter is delighted to announce that Noel Gillespie has joined the firm as an Intellectual Property Shareholder in San Diego. Gillespie also serves as Chair of the firm’s Medical Technology Practice Group. “Noel brings outstanding experience to...
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