Monkey selfie, Teva, Apotex, CRISPR patent pool, Eli Lilly, Jawbone, Shipping and Transit – the week in IP

July 18 2017

The 9th Circuit hearing the latest instalment in the monkey selfie story, a Teva trade secret suit, the Broad Institute joining discussions to create a CRISPR patent pool, Eli Lilly settling a Cialis dispute with generics, Shipping and Transit being ordered to pay attorneys’ fees twice in a week and the value of Jawbone’s portfolio were in the recent intellectual property news

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Patents

Beyond the headlines: The promise and peril of the IP one-stop shop

As firms expand into integrated IP services, recent hires show the model's appeal – but high-profile departures reveal how quickly questions of depth and durability can emerge

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What Corporates Want

Why Argentina-based law firms should not ignore sustainability

In-house counsel say private practice firms either aren’t conveying sustainability messaging or simply ‘don’t care’, but a mindful approach to the topic could swing pitches

Sanjana Mishra, July 13 2026

Patents

‘Winning a piece of the pie’: Canadian firms seek to increase market share

With patent filings stagnant, fewer clients litigating and market consolidation at play, Canadian firms are considering how to challenge the established players

Sanjana Mishra, July 13 2026

Patents

Weekly take: IPH’s consolidation drive offers glimpse of IP services’ future

IPH’s strategy of integrating acquired businesses into its larger premium brands, may offer an early signal of how externally funded IP firms will pursue scale, efficiency and market strength

Sukanya Sarkar, July 10 2026

Patents

Winston Taylor’s US arm outlines IP rejuvenation

After bringing on board three new partners, the recently merged firm has its eyes on breaking into the top-flight of firms for patent disputes and ITC litigation

Sanjana Mishra, July 10 2026

Women in IP

Bridging the gap: Top 250 Women in IP and Corporate Stars rankings revealed

While the US and the UK remain the biggest markets for representation of women, their lead has narrowed

Sukanya Sarkar, July 09 2026

The IP Lounge: From batting against Shane Warne to pitching to lawyers

Former professional cricketer Ben Scott talks through the challenges of building a legal tech platform, transitioning from sportsman to entrepreneur and why he believes he has found a gap in the market

Max Walters, July 08 2026

Trademarks

Improving IP in the Philippines: the view from SyCip Law

The benefits of offering a range of services, innovative enforcement approaches, and gradual AI adoption are all helping SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan develop its IP offering

James Nurton, July 08 2026

Trademarks

Classic cars and the coming IP parts war

Nick Redfearn, head of enforcement at Rouse and a classic car enthusiast, explains the sudden viral appearance of classic car restomod parts from China and the impact of IP in this new trade

Nick Redfearn, July 07 2026

Patents

North v South: historical rankings show tale of two markets

Our 2026 rankings for Western Europe, taken with historical data, reveal that some European IP markets hardly change – while others are more fluid

Max Walters, July 07 2026