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Americas
The company’s decision to sue US customs may result in a “roadmap” to sidestep ITC orders—and patent litigators are watching, finds Marisa Woutersen. 3 September 2025
Europe
Carpmaels & Ransford appoints two litigation partners as the UK firm expands its presence in Germany in response to UPC demand. 3 September 2025
Europe
A High Court decision clarifies how cross-undertakings work in patent disputes, rejecting claims for exceptional remedies beyond compensation. 2 September 2025
Americas
Non-practising entities are controversial, but political winds in the US are shifting and inventors, investors, and operating companies of all stripes should take note, writes Manny Caixeiro of Venable. 1 September 2025
Europe
A rare “innovator v innovator” case puts Pfizer in the firing line over its COVID-19 drug, highlighting the Unified Patent Court as an attractive forum for ‘David vs Goliath’ scenarios, say experts. 29 August 2025
Europe
A high number of filings from China has driven patent applications up by nearly a third at Ireland’s intellectual property office, which also reported a rise in SPC applications and strong activity in the medtech sector. 28 August 2025
Americas
Natus Medical retaliates against startup’s complaint in a patent clash over wearable diagnostic and monitoring products for neurological conditions. 27 August 2025
Europe
The executive chair of Beck Greener enabled a smaller firm to swerve private equity and join its stable—a move that boosts what was already a "clear path to growth" under his bold leadership, discovers Sarah Speight. 26 August 2025
Careers
Bilingual litigator brings experience of handling IP disputes across multiple industries, from medical devices and pharmaceuticals to consumer electronics and apparel. 25 August 2025
Medtech
The company has dismissed recent patent infringement claims from the Invisalign maker as “frivolous and entirely without merit,” pledging a vigorous defence. 22 August 2025