Nike leads way in footwear patent filings as manufacturers compete in ‘running shoe arms race’
Shoe manufacturers in a race to develop more advanced technologies such as carbon plates and nitrogen bubbles – patent and trademark litigation has followed New entrants like Li-Ning, Xtep, Hoka, and On are competing to supply elite runners. Nike is leading the way...
Roche v. Zydus: the role of claim mapping in patent infringement cases
The recent judgment dated October 9, 2024, by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG & Anr. v. Zydus Lifesciences Limited, CS(COMM) 159/2024 [Neutral Citation: 2024:DHC:7868}, has brought the process of claim mapping to the forefront in patent...
Realistic costs ought to be awarded considering ever-increasing litigation expenses
Background The plaintiffs, AstraZeneca, filed a suit (CS (Comm.) 101/2022) at the Delhi High Court seeking a permanent injunction to restrain the defendant, Westcoast Pharmaceutical Works Limited, from infringing their patent IN 297581. The patent was for the novel...
Clarivate launches AI-powered patent search solution in Derwent
Faster and more relevant results to empower critical IP decision-making London, UK - December 12, 2024 - Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, today announced the launch of AI Search in Derwent™. Combining artificial...
Taylor Rose wins significant contract with Andrews Property Group
London 4 December 2024 – Taylor Rose, the leading independent law firm, has announced it has secured an exclusive three-year contract with Andrews Property Group (“Andrews”). The agreement will see Taylor Rose provide its residential property services across three key...
Paul Hastings adds prominent patent litigator in London
LONDON (December 2, 2024) – Further expanding its top-of-market global IP practice, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that intellectual property litigator Alex Morgan has joined the firm as a partner in London. Morgan advises clients on high-value cross-border patent...
AIIC Group acquires 15 percent stake in Taylor Rose Australia
Joint venture with GTC Legal was announced in April 2023 and is now comfortably the biggest legal consultancy firm in Australia. Taylor Rose Australia has tripled its annualized revenues and added 100 more consultants over 18 months. London, 2 December 2024: AIIC...
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EIP welcomes Eric Williams as new Managing Partner in the firm’s Denver office
Today marks a new stage in the development of EIP’s US presence as we announce Eric Williams as the new Managing Partner of our Denver office, succeeding Leigh Augustine. With nearly two decades of expertise as a Patent Attorney, Williams’s extensive background...
Michael Ford promoted to partner at Haseltine Lake Kempner
Haseltine Lake Kempner (HLK), the intellectual property firm, has promoted Michael Ford to partner with effect from 1 May 2024. Based in the firm’s Glasgow office, Ford is a dual-qualified UK and European patent attorney who primarily works with clients in the...
Finnegan hires USPTO veteran Mary Till
WASHINGTON, DC — Finnegan is pleased to announce that Mary Till has joined the firm after spending nearly 20 years in the Office of Patent Legal Administration at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Serving as Senior Legal Advisor, her responsibilities...
HGF continues to grow with seven new promotions
HGF is pleased to announce that seven members of its team have been promoted from Director to Partner. These promotions will be effective from 1 May 2024 and reflect the immense dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence demonstrated by these individuals....
Ward Hadaway’s new Managing Partner outlines plans to double in size
A leading Northern law firm's new Managing Partner today announced plans to achieve 100% growth within the next 10 years. Steven Petrie has laid out his ambitions after being announced as the new Managing Partner at Ward Hadaway, a firm with offices in Leeds,...
Number of drone patents filed worldwide jumps 16% in past year
R&D in defense driving innovation in drone technology, alongside agriculture and logistics Russia filing significant number of patents as drones used in conflict AI is also a key part of the increase in drone patent filings. The number of global patents filed for...
EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference: an inside look
We were delighted to attend the EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference held in Alicante on the 29-30 of April 2024 – special thanks to EUIPO for the invitation and exceptional hospitality throughout the conference. Following a warm welcome from Master of Ceremony Thomas...
Legal dispute redefining COVID-19 vaccine patents and future of mRNA tech
The race for a COVID-19 vaccine in 2020 was a global effort, but the aftermath has seen a bitter legal battle erupt between pharmaceutical giants. In August 2022, Moderna, a pioneer in messenger RNA (mRNA) technology, launched a lawsuit against Pfizer and BioNTech,...
Delhi High Court awards Ericsson $29 million in SEP case
On 28 March 2024, the Delhi High Court concluded a decade-long litigation between Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (Ericsson) and Lava Intl. Ltd (Lava) by delivering a landmark judgment that Lava infringed Ericsson’s eight Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) relating to...
Perkins Coie adds partner Zach Hong to IP Practice in New York
NEW YORK (April 25, 2024)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that Zach Hong has joined the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice and Patent Prosecution subgroup as a partner in the New York office. Zach joins from digital healthcare company Cleerly, where he was...
Newlink joins the Open Invention Network community
According to Autovista, registrations for plug-in automobiles grew 46% year on year, reaching a record 980,737 units in China. The growth in EV car sales requires sufficient infrastructure to support the growing demand for convenient electricity charging. NaaS...
Celebrating World IP Day: thoughts from our Editorial Board
As World Intellectual Property Day approaches on 26 April, we asked our Editorial Board their thoughts on this year's focus: 'IP and the SDGs: Building our common future with innovation and creativity.' Established by the United Nations in 2015, the Sustainable...
USPTO issues guidance on use of AI tools by patent and trademark practitioners
The USPTO recognizes that practitioners are increasingly using AI tools to prepare and prosecute patent and trademark applications. Therefore, to “cabin the risks” arising from the use of AI, on April 11, 2024, the USPTO issued guidance on the use of AI tools....
IP and tourism: navigating a path to success in honor of World IP Day 2024
World IP Day is April 26, 2024, and the theme for this year is “IP and the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals): Building our common future with innovation and creativity.” One often overlooked topic is IP and its role in sustainable tourism. Understanding the...
Barnes & Thornburg adds seasoned litigator Nicholas Sarokhanian in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS – Barnes & Thornburg announced today that experienced litigation and dispute resolution attorney Nicholas A F Sarokhanian has joined the firm’s Minneapolis office as a partner in its Litigation Department. Sarokhanian represents businesses in complex,...
Leading IP law firm Mathys & Squire announces the appointment of a new partner in Munich
Part of the continued expansion of Mathys & Squire’s EU practice Intellectual property (IP) law firm Mathys & Squire is delighted to welcome a new partner in their Munich office, Dr Matthias Brittinger. Brittinger brings with him 20 years of experience in the...
CWB launches new brand identity
CWB is excited to share that its new brand identity has been launched. CWB emerged as an unrivaled super-regional firm in 2023 following the merger of leading intellectual property specialists Cedar White Bradley, Hahn & Hahn, and PETOŠEVIĆ Group. With 29...
Sunstein managing partner Kerry Timbers represents Singular Computing LLP in patent infringement trial versus Google
Parties enter into a settlement and patent license agreement Boston, MA (April 3, 2024) - Sunstein LLP announced that earlier this year, Google and Singular Computing LLC entered into a settlement and patent license agreement resolving litigation pending in the US...
USPTO set for new fee structure for 2025
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is poised for a pivotal transformation in its fee structure, slated for fiscal year 2025. This overhaul, far from being a mere procedural update, represents a fundamental shift poised to redefine the landscape of...
Herbert Smith Freehills promotes 27 to partnership
15 April 2024 — Herbert Smith Freehills today announced the promotion of 27 new partners globally – another strong promotion round for the firm. Many of the new partners focus on areas that are aligned with the firm's vision and which the firm has prioritized under...
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