Firm
The firm is continuing its aggressive IP hiring streak with the addition of partner Matthew Rizzolo
New partners, including the firm’s first female head of a department, are eyeing a deeper focus on client understanding
Essenese Obhan shares his expansion plans and vision of creating a ‘one-stop shop’ for clients after Indian firms Obhan & Associates and Mason & Associates joined forces
From AI and the UPC to troublesome trademarks in China, experts name the IP trends likely to dominate 2026
Recently published Special Focus articles
Recently published Special Focus articles
-
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 -
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
-
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
-
Sponsored by Anand and AnandPravin Anand, Vaishali Mittal, and Siddhant Chamola of Anand and Anand examine a recent High Court of Delhi decision that sheds light on India’s evolving standard-essential patent disclosure rules, with potential implications for Japanese stakeholders
-
Sponsored by Satyapon & PartnersAs 3D branding gains importance, Kritsana Mingtongkhum and Shantanu Ajit Tambe of Satyapon & Partners explain how Thailand’s trademark framework addresses the protection and enforcement of product shapes
-
Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyFabian Kiendl and Christian Schäflein of Maiwald examine how AI engineering can yield patentable inventions and consider the protection of such solutions in automotive technology under the European Patent Convention
