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UPC roundup: EPO decision reshapes vaccine fight | US firms bolster teams

As UPC activity continues to drive strategic hiring and expansion, recent rulings have delivered a notable win for Samsung, and further uncertainty in the long-running GSK-Pfizer vaccine battle

August 13 2026

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

Patrade has turned to experienced IP practitioner and business development leader Anders Isaksson to strengthen its commercial strategy and expand its reach to clients across Scandinavia

Sukanya Sarkar, August 11 2026

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Beyond the headlines: Is the US UPC charge finally arriving?

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

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US firms buy into UPC opportunity with Germany and UK hires

K&L Gates and Baker Botts have recruited leading patent practitioners from Wende IP and EIP, respectively, as they seek to strengthen European patent litigation capabilities

Max Walters, August 03 2026

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Maldini in Russia

The headline of this article might provoke amazement or concern among football fans. They might even wonder why Wikipedia missed this important event in the life of the famous footballer. The truth, however, is detailed below.

Vladimir Biriulin, October 23 2020
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Multiple advantages of timely recording of patent transfers and licence agreements

In a recent decision, the Athens Full Member Court of First Instance (IP Division) ruled that the successor-in-title of a patent is not entitled to a claim for damages regarding the time period between the patent’s transfer agreement and the corresponding recording thereof in the patent register. In essence, the court dismissed the successors-in-title’s claim for damages for the abovementioned time frame due to lack of legal standing, making it clear that damages can only be sought for the time after a patent transfer has been recorded .

Georgios Panagopoulos, October 23 2020
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CJEU deals with case on sales services

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) dealt with the issue of acceptance of sales services in opposition procedures in the joined cases of C-155/18 and C-158/18 P, Tulliallan Burlington v European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and Burlington Fashion.

Aurélia Marie, October 06 2020