Europe
AA Thornton and Venner Shipley’s combination creates a new kid on the block, but one which could rival the major UPC players
In our latest UPC update, we examine an important decision concerning the withdrawal of opt-outs, a significant victory for Edwards, and the launch of a new Hamburg-based IP firm
The combined firm, which will operate under the Venner Shipley name and have 46 partners, will go live in December
Osborne Clarke said John Linneker’s experience, including acting for SkyKick in the seminal dispute with Sky, will be a huge asset to the firm
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Sponsored by MaiwaldSusanna Heurung of Maiwald examines a decision by the European Court of Justice concerning the ending of a period of ‘acquiescence’ in a trademark case and what it means for potential plaintiffs -
Sponsored by Bugnion SpACristina Biggi of Bugnion shares her expertise on second medical use patents in Europe, focusing particularly on recent case law from Italy
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersSelin Sinem Erciyas and Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın of Gün + Partners explain the significance of a ruling in Turkey on the validity of second medical use patents granted by the European Patent Office
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdPiotr Dynowski and Andrzej Stelmachowski of Bird & Bird conduct a progress report on the Polish intellectual property courts since their introduction in 2020 and take a glimpse into their future
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersZeynep Seda Alhas and Dilan Sıla Kayalıca of Gün + Partners consider the Turkish IP office’s ruling on the opposition proceedings initiated by TBL Licensing, the owner of the Timberland trademark
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Sponsored by MaiwaldOwners of German trademarks who rely on their use in Switzerland to protect their mark must change their strategy immediately, as Susanna Heurung of Maiwald explains
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