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A new transatlantic firm under the name of Winston Taylor is expected to go live in May 2026, and is likely to have a significant impact on Europe’s IP market
Geoff Steward and Rebecca Newman of Addleshaw Goddard explain how they secured victory in a rare ‘genericide’ case and why the work went beyond the courtroom
Nancy Frandsen looks back on her career, from answering a paralegal advert to expanding RCCB’s ‘entrepreneurial’ IP practice as a partner
The tie-up could result in the firm’s German and France-based teams, which both have strong UPC expertise, becoming independent
Recently published Special Focus articles
Recently published Special Focus articles
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersMutlu Yıldırım Köse and İrem Girenes Yücesoy of Gün and Partners draw on recent cases to explain the court’s approach to short-word trademarks and consider the weight given to dominant elements -
Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha R Hechanova and Maricris V Faderugao of Hechanova Group examine how misleading claims – from vaping and counterfeit goods to greenwashing and deceptive promotions – challenge consumer trust and highlight the need for stronger protection
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Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesHongbo Jia of Liu, Shen & Associates examines recent Supreme People’s Court cases that reshape Chinese patent litigation in addressing damages, patent validity, and pre-litigation injunctions, with important implications for multinational businesses
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Sponsored by BC&BArantxa Monroy of Becerril, Coca & Becerril says trademarks do not merely assert a legal right; they underpin reputation, attract investment, and create long-term enterprise value when managed strategically
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law explains an Intellectual Property High Court decision addressing the applicability of the abuse of right doctrine in a design invalidation action
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsLoc Xuan Le, Giang Hoang Bach, and Duc Anh Tran of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins, report on a rare challenge to a non-use cancellation
