Europe
US corporates are using the UPC, but much of that work still flows to European boutiques. Last week’s merger, as well as others, could alter that dynamic
Varuni Paranavitane says she is excited to bring ‘rounded expertise’ to the firm, which will have a solicitor in its ranks for the first time
Our latest update also includes the latest case filing statistics, and an update on how a transatlantic merger could be a UPC opportunity for the US half of the partnership
Labelled the ‘largest law firm merger in history’, the new outfit could also spell an opportunity for US clients to capitalise on Hogan Lovells' UPC expertise
Sponsored
Sponsored
-
Sponsored by MaiwaldAlexander Ortlieb, Moritz Kampmann, and Stephan Maidl of Maiwald highlight six EPO appeal decisions that map the absolute floor of what patent applications for AI inventions must disclose – and how spectacularly some applicants miss that mark -
Sponsored by Gün + PartnersBaran Güney and Elif Melis Özsoy of Gün + Partners examine a ruling on whether using competitors’ trademarks in Google Ads constitutes infringement, emphasising the burden of proof and arguing for assessment under unfair competition law
-
Sponsored by ZaccoSenior Zacco attorneys explain the best practices that can help prevent intellectual property disputes reaching court in a podcast held in partnership with Managing IP
-
Sponsored by Bugnion SpAAlessandro Cossu of Bugnion SpA examines the Unified Patent Court’s ‘holistic approach’ to inventive step, arguing that it departs from EPO practice, risks hindsight, and may undermine predictability and harmonisation in European patent law
-
Sponsored by InventaVítor Palmela Fidalgo of Inventa reviews three years of Unified Patent Court jurisprudence, examining emerging approaches to claim interpretation, prosecution history, doctrine of equivalents, and prior use
-
Sponsored by Bird & BirdThe singer is among an increasing number of celebrities using trademark law to counter AI-generated impersonation. Ann Henry, Sarah McMullen, and Isabel Humburg of Bird & Bird (Ireland) examine evolving challenges for brand owners
European Jurisdictions