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Did the Ed Sheeran copyright case blur the lines for music creativity?

29 February 2024

Ed Sheeran’s recent copyright case may be seen as a turning point for the music industry, but cautio...
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HilleVax secures licensing agreement with Chengdu Kanghua for norovirus vaccine

18 January 2024

This collaboration marks a significant step for both companies in advancing their vaccine developmen...
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Rachel Armstrong wins INTA’s Members for a Better Society Award

04 December 2023

The International Trademark Association (INTA) honoured Rachel Armstrong, a director at Gowling WLG...
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Sheja Ehtesham wins share of INTA’s 2023 Advancement of Association Objectives Award

04 December 2023
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The neurotechnology and data privacy interface

28 September 2023
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Intellectual property on the high seas

31 May 2023
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INTA to return to Atlanta for 2024 Annual Meeting

18 May 2023
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2023 AIPPI World Congress Istanbul

11 May 2023
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Fashion and IP: What’s in vogue?

28 April 2023

News

NZ brand files counterclaim against Irish brand that cited packaging similarities in butter products

NZ brand files counterclaim against Irish brand that cited packaging similarities in butter products

09 February 2023

US trademark attorney says consumers can distinguish one butter brand from the other
2022 FIFA World Cup a showcase of sports innovations

2022 FIFA World Cup a showcase of sports innovations

18 November 2022

More innovations, adapted technologies from other sports, designs to thrill football fans in coming years
Meta Adds New IP Tools

Meta Adds New IP Tools

03 November 2022

Meta has launched improvements to its Brand Rights Protection Manager Tool Now, it is adding more functionality to the tool. Will this protect and secure more users and brands?
Mariah Carey, Darlene Love draw battle lines over ‘Queen of Christmas’ trademark

Mariah Carey, Darlene Love draw battle lines over ‘Queen of Christmas’ trademark

30 August 2022

Mariah Carey’s attempt to trademark herself as the “Queen of Christmas” has drawn fire from at least two other divas, with one of them filing a declaration in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Patent Attorney Gauges Ongoing Cochlear, US University Infringement Suit

Patent Attorney Gauges Ongoing Cochlear, US University Infringement Suit

16 August 2022

As Australian biotech company Cochlear and the University of Pittsburgh engage in a patent infringement dispute in an American court, Dr. Simon Potter, a principal at Spruson & Ferguson in Sydney, said it will be interesting to see how the case will end up.
Facebook Faces Trademark Infringement

Facebook Faces Trademark Infringement

12 August 2022

Meta a 12-year-old startup that creates immersive experiences and also is in the business of Virtual reality filed suit in federal court against the company formerly known as Facebook for changing its name to Meta. Meta is claiming trademark infringement, unfair competition, and damage to its brand. In addition, Facebook recruited artists Meta previously worked with to create immersive experiences, luring away some of its biggest customers
Patent waiver for Covid-19 vaccines finally approved

Patent waiver for Covid-19 vaccines finally approved

30 June 2022

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has finally approved the patent waiver that will tear down barriers mounted by intellectual property restrictions to greater production of Covid-19 vaccines and their equitable distribution among nations.
Fashion world more ready now for metaverse IP issues, says expert

Fashion world more ready now for metaverse IP issues, says expert

19 May 2022

Prof. Dr. Irene Calboli, professor of law at Texas A&M University School of Law in Fort Worth believes the fashion industry is more ready now to face intellectual property issues arising from the metaverse than it was in pre-pandemic times.
Safir Anand launches U.S. release of Chrysalis at ambassador’s reception

Safir Anand launches U.S. release of Chrysalis at ambassador’s reception

04 May 2022

Safir Anand marked the United States release of his book Chrysalis at a reception held adjacent to the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting Live+ yesterday in Washington. Hosted by Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti, the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, the reception celebrated both the book’s release and the firm’s success in the practice of intellectual property law.
INTA releases Report on the Taxation of Trademarks and Complementary Rights in Europe

INTA releases Report on the Taxation of Trademarks and Complementary Rights in Europe

03 May 2022

The International Trademark Association (INTA) on Monday, May 2, released its Report on the Taxation of Trademarks and Complementary Rights in Europe. Focused on the tax implications within the trademark lifecycle in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, the report serves to provide brand legal practitioners with a clear understanding of tax policy as it relates to trademark and complementary rights issues, and a framework to strengthen their collaboration with tax professionals.
The IP office of the future, according to IP Australia’s Michael Schwager

The IP office of the future, according to IP Australia’s Michael Schwager

02 May 2022

There are the new technologies shaking the world and revolutionizing how we do things – from mobile apps and AI to blockchain and data analytics. And then Covid-19 came along, prompting business establishments and government services, including IP offices, to digitize immediately. This embrace of modern technology by IP offices around the world in their resolve to deliver their services despite the prohibitions of Covid-19 have helped raise the number of IP filings globally.
Vink, Tang urge INTA attendees to seek out innovation

Vink, Tang urge INTA attendees to seek out innovation

02 May 2022

Brands are always big business at the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting Live+, so it was no surprise when much of the meeting’s open ceremonies were devoted to what brands can do in today’s world.

People and places

DLA Piper launches multidisciplinary Space Exploration and Innovation Practice

DLA Piper launches multidisciplinary Space Exploration and Innovation Practice

04 October 2023
Dentons, Dacheng delink

Dentons, Dacheng delink

10 August 2023
Heather McDevitt elected chair effective September 1

Heather McDevitt elected chair effective September 1

18 July 2023
William Greenlee joins U.S. firm Fennemore in Oakland

William Greenlee joins U.S. firm Fennemore in Oakland

10 March 2023
Heather Steinmeyer joins INTA as chief policy officer

Heather Steinmeyer joins INTA as chief policy officer

24 February 2023
Bangkok IP lawyers launch Lexel law firm

Bangkok IP lawyers launch Lexel law firm

29 November 2022
Aaron Gardner joins Latham & Watkins in New York

Aaron Gardner joins Latham & Watkins in New York

27 October 2022
Noah Bialos, fomer Twitter lawyer, joins Perkins Coie

Noah Bialos, fomer Twitter lawyer, joins Perkins Coie

12 October 2022
Viking Tao joins Polsinelli as shareholder in Dallas

Viking Tao joins Polsinelli as shareholder in Dallas

12 October 2022
Seth Flaum joins Wilson Sonsini in New York

Seth Flaum joins Wilson Sonsini in New York

12 October 2022
James Lu joins Sidley Austin in Century City

James Lu joins Sidley Austin in Century City

12 October 2022
Nick Roudev joins Linklaters Middle East TMT practice

Nick Roudev joins Linklaters Middle East TMT practice

09 September 2022

In-depth features

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Reverse engineering disassembled

31 January 2023

While reverse engineering often comes with a negative connotation, particularly when it comes to pat...
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BIP Asia: Experts share ideas about IP commercialization

31 January 2023

Owning intellectual property is one thing; making money from it is altogether different.
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Patents are for the weak?

30 November 2022

Elon Musk recently told a CNBC audience that “patents are for the weak.” Do lawyers agree with Musk,...
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Hope for the best, prepare for the worst: Consequences of winding business down for a brand

30 September 2022
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AIPPI luncheons address diversity and inclusion, graffiti and the finer points of wine

13 September 2022
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How safe is a patient’s health care data? AIPPI panel explores data privacy around the world.

11 September 2022

Our editorial team has worked through law firm submissions and  in-person phone and email interviews with corporate counsel worldwide to compile these definitive rankings.

Click on a law firm for detailed information on its practice and contact details, where provided, and for related articles and contact details from IP Experts.

Rankings published September 2020 and updated annually.