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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 That.LegalGillian Tan of That.Legal explains how the case reinforces that inherent distinctiveness, not global reputation, is decisive at the mark-similarity stage, and that conceptual differences can significantly influence the confusion analysis -
Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Swati Dalal of RNA, Technology & IP Attorneys explain the key legal intellectual property rules that influencers in India must understand to build compliant, trustworthy, and enduring digital brands
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarMohini V of Remfry & Sagar outlines how Indian courts and policymakers are shaping trade secret protection through case law, equitable principles, and proposed legislation, as businesses face rising digital threats and cross-border confidentiality challenges
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherDuncan Maguire of Spoor & Fisher Jersey explains a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal of Tanzania confirming that such trademarks are unenforceable unless registered nationally with the trademarks office in Tanzania
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Sponsored by FirstLaw PCHwa-Kyun Lee and Youngmin Park of FirstLaw explain the country’s strict divisional filing system, the risks of double patenting, and recent legislative changes shaping how applicants pursue related inventions before the Korean Intellectual Property Office
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesMing-yeh Lin of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices examines a Taiwanese case that illustrates how courts assess design similarity for extremely small products when instruments such as microscopes or profilometers are used
