Sir Paul McCartney, Washington Redskins, Federal Circuit, Newegg, Xiaomi, Nokia, Nike, Rob Gronkowski, USPTO, Kyle Bass – the week in IP

July 05 2017

A Sir Paul MCCartney and Sony settlement, the end of the Washington Redskins’ trade marks battle, a Federal Circuit ruling that Judge Gilstrap erred by not awarding Newegg fees, Xiaomi’s acquisition of Nokia patents, a Nike opposition to a trade mark application and the USPTO’s intervention in an appeal of a Coalition for Affordable Drugs PTAB win were in the recent intellectual property news

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‘Shaping future direction’: ex-AWA leader joins Patrade in strategic growth drive

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Trademarks

The business of coming back: rebuilding a practice after maternity leave

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Trademarks

Lighting fires in minds: Lippes Mathias partner on inspiring the next gen

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Patents

Exclusive: Hecht Partners expands patent capabilities with KWM trio

The new partners add patent trial depth in high-value technology sectors including semiconductors, software, and cloud computing

Sanjana Mishra, August 10 2026

Trademarks

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How Temu protects brands and enforces IP rights

From seller vetting and proprietary screening technology to brand collaboration and industry partnerships, Temu explains how its intellectual property enforcement programme combats infringement on its marketplace

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Patents

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A handful of US firms have quietly invested in European patent talent. Recent moves by Baker Botts and K&L Gates suggest that trend may be accelerating

Max Walters, August 10 2026

Trademarks

Preparing for China's TM law updates: A brand owner's checklist

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Loke Khoon Tan , August 07 2026

Patents

‘Leverage tools in your arsenal’: using patent law for national security

New US bills signal that firms should work with clients to ensure they are complying with potential regulatory requirements

Sanjana Mishra, August 07 2026