Jersey Boys, GSK, Teva, Gene Simmons, Imagine, top universities for patents, Texas trade secrets – the week in IP

June 22 2017

A ruling in the Jersey Boys copyright dispute, a $235m award to GlaxoSmithKline, the end of Gene Simmons’ efforts to register a hand gesture as a trade mark, a process to add Yoko Ono to Imagine’s songwriting credits, the top 100 universities granted patents and amendments to Texas trade secrets law were in the intellectual property news in the past week

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Mewburn Ellis continues litigation and prosecution push with partnership additions

The latest round of promotions has contributed to a 21% rise in partner headcount in the past two years, with business leaders eyeing litigation and the UPC

March 31 2026

Trademarks

The IP Lounge: Recognising 30 years of the EUTM

João Negrão, EUIPO executive director, is joined by a seasoned official to reflect on three decades of stories

Max Walters, March 31 2026

Patents

Canadian telecom firm nets second major patent win in India

Sim & San, which secured the $16m victory for their client, previously led Communications Components Antenna to a $26m damages win in 2024

Sukanya Sarkar, March 30 2026

Trademarks

DLA Piper’s London chief to exit firm ahead of crunch vote

IP litigator Ruth Hoy has led the London office since 2022

March 30 2026

Patents

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Exclusive: UK govt refuses to pay costs in landmark AI case

Emotional Perception AI is seeking more than £200,000 after the UK Supreme Court backed its appeal

Ed Conlon, March 30 2026

Trademarks

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How ‘AI free’ logos could reshape consumer trust and IP strategy

Lawyers at Pinsent Masons discuss why the advent of ‘AI-free’ might be a crucial moment for brands seeking to protect their identity

Gill Dennis, March 30 2026

Patents

King & Wood and Mallesons confirms split after 14 years

Newly independent King & Wood has established offices in North America, while Mallesons has entered a ‘new era’ with a 1,200-lawyer firm across Australia and Singapore

Noemi Distefano, March 30 2026

Patents

US patent turmoil spells opportunity for Boies Schiller litigators

Ryan Dykal and John Wittenzellner of Boies Schiller Flexner tell Managing IP what’s driving the firm’s patent litigation expansion

March 30 2026

Trademarks

This week on MIP: OpenAI discontinues Sora | Nike scores $11m win

News of Dolby suing Snap over AV1 and HEVC patents and SCOTUS offering guidance on the liability of internet service providers were also among the top talking points

Sukanya Sarkar, March 27 2026

Patents

Search new job, finding candidate or discover talent, hiring and recruitment, SEO search engine optimization, find career opportunity concept, business people HR push magnifying glass on search, Gener

Exclusive: CMS IP co-head to join Perkins Coie

Arrival of Caitlin Heard will bolster the soon-to-be-created Ashurst Perkins Coie’s IP presence in the capital

March 27 2026