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Pillsbury expands tech sector strength in London with arrival of IP partner Steven James
November 12, 2025 – As one of the Technology Industry’s premier global law firms, Pillsbury has added Steven James as a partner in the firm’s growing London office. James joins the firm’s Intellectual Property practice from Morrison Foerster and will focus on helping...
EIP celebrates 25 years of making a difference: where IP matters
London, November 6, 2025 - EIP, the international patent law firm, is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary this month, marking a quarter-century of innovation, collaboration, and leadership in patents and intellectual property (IP). Founded in 2000, EIP set out to...
Cantor Colburn LLP welcomes partner Michael H. Brodowski, Ph.D., and patent agent Ruslan M. Arbit, Ph.D.
Cantor Colburn LLP is pleased to announce the addition of accomplished intellectual property professionals and chemists Michael H. Brodowski, Ph.D., Partner, and Ruslan M. Arbit, Ph.D., Patent Agent, who have joined the firm’s chemical practice. Dr Brodowski is a...
Fenwick elects 2026 new partner class
Fenwick today announced the election of three lawyers to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026. "Fenwick's new partner class will play a vital role in advancing the firm's continued success, especially after an exciting year of growth and expansion...
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...
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