9 January 2026 Simon Wright says he will focus on engagement with in-house and SME members, as well as support the UK rejoining the UPC and more as he takes the reins at the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.
3 December 2025 Firm adds ex-DLA Piper litigator, who brings “deep technical experience” and “a proven track record” in complex patent and trade secrets cases.
3 December 2025 The firm has hired a former chemical engineer with clients in aviation, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing, who also led Kilpatrick’s patent best practices committee.
18 November 2025 The combination will create a firm with 3,000 lawyers across 52 offices—but a dive into its combined IP practice shows a heavy weighting in the US.
18 November 2025 With “deep connections” in the US and Asia and life sciences patents in his name, the new partner joins the firm at a time of IP practice expansion.
7 November 2025 The ‘distinguished litigator’ rejoins six former colleagues at the new firm, bringing expertise in high-stakes disputes representing global tech and life sciences clients.
