Beyond the Headlines

With rumours that a third IP judge could yet join the England and Wales High Court, we run through some potential names while practitioners outline the importance of a well-stocked bench

Stephenson Harwood’s trademark prosecution push and patent ambitions could complement Taylor Wessing’s remaining but depleted European IP strength following its UK arm’s departure

IP firms may be growing more comfortable with external capital, but uncertainty over who could ultimately own the business is complicating the investment pitch

Recent lateral moves raise a bigger question for full-service firms – can patent litigation remain a strategic priority when competing practices generate larger profits?