The week in IP – UPC, Qualcomm, We Shall Overcome, RPX, EPO and more

February 01 2018

Recent intellectual property news included German organisations’ support for dismissing a UPC complaint, a $26.7m patent award to Illumina, a surprising trade mark ruling in Brussels, an EU court’s ruling on a vulgar mark, “We Shall Overcome” entering the public domain, the Supreme Court’s IP docket, the EU fining Qualcomm and RPX’s potential sale. Ellie Mertens reports

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How to become an IP partner in 2026

With genuine equity at law firms becoming rarer, securing partnership is harder than ever, but increased transparency is also making climbing the ladder more predictable

Sukanya Sarkar, June 11 2026

Trademarks

Behind the case: How ‘landmark’ TM decision put director liability in the spotlight

Yossi Sivan explains how Israeli judgment is a pro-brand owner departure from the norm and why it sends a strong message that corporate structures are not always a shield

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Patents

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Why most international IP firms are not ready for AI

Halim Shehadeh, group CEO of IP firm CWB, says that in the rush to discuss what AI can do, IP firms are overlooking the more important question of whether they are ready

Halim Shehadeh, June 10 2026

Patents

‘A kind of magic’: Perkins Coie IP lead unveils UK vision

Caitlin Heard, who formally joined the firm from CMS last month, says she is excited by the ‘energy’ of the London office

Max Walters, June 10 2026

Patents

Chadha & Chadha partner excited to deliver ‘real value’ to pharma clients

Ranjna Mehta-Dutt, who moved to Chadha & Chadha after 25 years at Remfry & Sagar, says the firm plans to expand its life sciences practice through targeted recruitment and dedicated teams for bigger clients

Sukanya Sarkar, June 09 2026

Trademarks

Appeal filed in contempt claim targeting UK IP firm

The initial contempt of court claim targeted Stobbs and the firm’s client for allegedly interfering with the administration of justice

Max Walters, June 09 2026

Patents

Breaking: DeepIP acquires PatentMaker, launches in Germany

Acquisition of platform developed by Boehmert & Boehmert lawyer set to create a combined platform for patent drafting and prosecution in Europe

June 09 2026

Trademarks

360 offering: why Stephenson Harwood is taking a punt on prosecution

Partner Rob Jacob unveils plans to offer a beginning-to-end trademark service, how to make prosecution profitable, and why IP ‘buy-in’ from the CEO stands the firm in good stead

Max Walters, June 08 2026

Patents

Trade Secrets in Brazil: strategic protection in an innovation-friendly environment

Attorneys at Di Blasi, Parente & Associados share how the protection of trade secrets strengthens innovation by bringing together legal practice, regulatory developments, and established international references

Gabriel Di Blasi, June 08 2026

Patents

Exclusive: Finnegan hires Kirkland partner as it eyes UK growth

Jin Ooi, who joins as a partner today, said he is excited to offer a ‘rounded’ IP service as the firm deepens its litigation expertise in the UK and Europe

Max Walters, June 08 2026