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The tie-up could result in the firm’s German and France-based teams, which both have strong UPC expertise, becoming independent
Price hikes at ‘big law’ firms are pushing some clients toward boutiques that offer predictable fees, specialised expertise, and a model built around prioritising IP
Koen Bijvank of Brinkhof and Johannes Heselberger of Bardehle Pagenberg discuss the Amgen v Sanofi case and why it will be cited frequently
King & Wood Mallesons will break into two entities, 14 years after a merger between a Chinese and an Australian firm created the combined outfit
Recently published Special Focus articles
Recently published Special Focus articles
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha Hechanova of Hechanova Group reports on the decision on a petition brought by the former stars of the long-running Philippine show ‘Eat Bulaga!’ concerning ownership of the associated mark -
Sponsored by Bird & BirdMatthias Meyer and Daniel Misch of Bird & Bird consider whether a ruling leaves certain companies facing increased exposure to damages through activities that are causally linked to patent infringement acts
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherThe Zambian High Court has handed down its ruling in a case brought to oppose and expunge two marks. Duncan Maguire of Spoor & Fisher Jersey reports on the decision
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesTony Tung-Yang Chang of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains a decision that addresses the responsibility for annuity payments, managing an intellectual property portfolio, and maintaining the validity of patents
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Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisMaria Kilimiris of Patrinos & Kilimiris commends the approach taken by the Administrative Trademarks Commission in assessing the similarity of marks involving figurative elements and words
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyEva Ehlich and Anja Fux of Maiwald summarise an EPO board ruling relating to substances and compositions in the context of medical use claims and how it could affect applicants’ portfolio strategies
