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Clarivate and Sterne Kessler announce partnership to develop AI-enhanced patent workflow solutions
Advancing how teams work more efficiently and make better-informed decisions across the patent lifecycle London, UK, October 13, 2026 - Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced a co-development partnership...
Jones Day adds five partners in Australia across five different practices
September 29, 2026 - The global law firm Jones Day today announced that five partners have joined the Firm in Australia, bolstering Jones Day's capacity to serve clients across a broad range of complex domestic and cross-border matters. The new partners are: Brisbane:...
Christopher Stothers to join Carpmaels & Ransford as litigation Partner from Freshfields
Heavyweight patent litigator will bolster Carpmaels & Ransford's rapidly growing Litigation team as firm marks its 250th anniversary London, September 17, 2026 - Carpmaels & Ransford, the leading European intellectual property firm, has appointed Christopher...
ABG Intellectual Property expands strategic footprint across Spain with new Andalusia office
The firm's latest expansion highlights a long-term strategy focused on proximity to clients, access to regional innovation networks, and the delivery of specialized IP services beyond traditional business centers. Granada, Spain, September 15, 2026 – ABG Intellectual...
Pinsent Masons strengthens IP offering with new patent attorney partner Fred Nicolle in London
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed Fred Nicolle as a partner in its Intellectual Property (IP) team in London, strengthening the firm's European patents and life sciences offering. Joining from Simmons & Simmons, Nicolle is a European and UK...
Bird & Bird appoints expert tech patent litigator as new partner in London
International law firm Bird & Bird has appointed experienced tech patent litigator Huw Edwards as a partner in its London Intellectual Property team. Edwards brings more than 20 years' experience in patent litigation, having started his career in private practice...
Anaqua extends industry leadership with acquisition of Unified Patents to cover the full IP lifecycle
Anaqua, a leading provider of intellectual property (IP) management technology and services, has acquired Unified Patents, a provider of IP risk mitigation and intelligence solutions. The acquisition brings together two capabilities. Anaqua manages and commercializes...
Three technology attorneys launch bespoke IP, AI, and technology law firm KellDann
Firm also introduces free, open-source AI-based patent analytics tools, PatentAgility. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14, 2026 — Three seasoned attorneys from the national intellectual property firm Banner Witcoff have launched KellDann Law PLLC, a boutique firm focused on...
Munich-based Jack Whitfield joins the partnership at Withers & Rogers
Withers & Rogers has promoted Jack Whitfield to the partnership as part of the ongoing expansion of the firm’s presence in Europe. Whitfield joined the firm in 2012 with a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, starting his career in the firm’s Sheffield...
Garreth Duncan joins HGF as a Partner in the London office
HGF is pleased to announce the appointment of Garreth Duncan, who will be joining the firm as a Partner on 1 April 2026. Duncan joins our Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Group within HGF, and his appointment further supports our ambitious growth strategy across the UK...
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