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A&O Shearman

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Stock take: long-arm jurisdiction at the UPC
Lawyers at A&O Shearman analyse developments regarding UPC’s long-arm jurisdiction, including its scope and jurisdictional limits
Frits Gerritzen, April 21 2026
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UPC update: CoA offers litigation insurance clarity | vaccine claim expanded
A new claim filed by Ericsson, and a request for access to documents, were also among recent developments
Max Walters, February 26 2026
Patents
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Weekly take: A&O Shearman IP departures could point to future movement trends
After five IP partners left the firm for White & Case, the IP market could yet see more laterals
Max Walters, January 22 2026
Patents
Architectural landscape of commercial building in central town
A&O Shearman revenue hits £2.9bn in first post-merger results
Legacy firm Allen & Overy agreed a high-profile tie-up with US firm Shearman & Sterling in May last year
Max Walters, August 22 2025
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Data Fortress: A conceptual rendering of digital security with a file folder under lock and chain, evoking the ideas of confidentiality and digital safety.
UPC update: Confidentiality clarity | Samsung win
In major recent developments, a confidentiality request was rejected, Samsung and its representative A&O Shearman secured a partial win, and EIP made a new hire
August 14 2025
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‘Hybrid skillsets’: How A&O Shearman’s AI embrace is benefitting lawyers
Working with Harvey and Microsoft, the firm has been at the forefront of developing AI tools for its lawyers, and is now exploring new projects and business models
James Nurton, July 17 2025
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2023 June calendar on black background
UPC update: Pre-UPC era jurisdiction confirmed | anti-anti-suit first
Developments included an anti-anti-suit injunction being granted for the first time, and the court clarifying that it can adjudicate over alleged infringements that occurred before June 2023
Max Walters, June 05 2025
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SHENZHEN, CHINA - CIRCA NOVEMBER, 2019: goods on display at Dyson store in Shenzhen.
UPC update: SharkNinja and Dyson down tools | Market moves
A settlement between SharkNinja and Dyson, a costs dispute involving a pornography company, and people moves at Clifford Chance and Casalonga were among the top talking points
Max Walters, February 27 2025
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