Exclusives

Two New Hampshire IP boutiques will soon merge to form Secant IP, seeking to scale patent strength while keeping a lean cost model

The court plans to introduce a system for expert-led SEP mediation, intended to help parties come to an agreement within three sessions

The model covers court-guided settlements, submissions-led determination of infringement and validity issues, and provides leeway for the court to determine a FRAND rate during negotiations

New partners, including the firm’s first female head of a department, are eyeing a deeper focus on client understanding