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Weil collapse leaves IP talent facing uncertain future after major expansion
29 October 2026   The 95-year-old Wall Street law firm’s management committee has recommended an “orderly wind-down” following a wave of partner exits this year, despite a significant expansion of the IP practice in 2025.

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8 October 2026   The firm has snapped up IP partners from Sheridan Ross as it ramps up its presence in Denver and targets growing demand from life sciences and technology clients.
6 October 2026   The new partner advises technology and life sciences companies in Section 337 investigations and related patent disputes, drawing on extensive private practice and government experience.
5 October 2026   Based in Munich, Germany, the new principal—who brings SEP licensing and trade secret expertise—will help grow the firm’s cross-border capabilities across Europe.
29 September 2026   As partner and head of IP for the region, the Hong Kong-based hire brings extensive experience advising on the IP aspects of complex corporate transactions and investments.
28 September 2026   The returning shareholder’s work spans the patent lifecycle and includes computerised business methods, polymer compositions, and small molecules.
23 September 2026   Following the prominent patent judge’s promotion to the Court of Appeal, the judiciary has appointed a King’s Counsel with 35 years’ experience as a barrister.
23 September 2026   Varnum appoints the new partner to its litigation and ADR practice team as a partner in Michigan, bringing industry expertise in software, medical devices, robotics, consumer electronics and more.
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