Intellectual property law updates, newsflashes and interesting developments from one of the world's leading intellectual property law firms.

Joined April 2013
IAM Patent Global Leaders 2027 - global strength, market-leading talent. With 12 individual Gold rankings across seven countries, we’re proud to celebrate our 2027 IAM Patent Gold leaders. Congratulations to the team! ow.ly/awPo51007Zp
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Catch our latest French Legal & Regulatory Update, including: > France: INPI and the Korean IPO Sign Memorandum of Understanding on IP > France: Mission report on architecture & copyright > EU: Registration of 9 additional French geographical indications ow.ly/CfxW5100wsa
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We successfully represented Celonis in #patent #infringement proceedings against SAP. The first of several patent cases was decided by the Munich Regional Court in favour of Plaintiff Celonis and issued an #injunction against a specific #software of SAP: ow.ly/h5tz5100pxa
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We discuss a Tokyo District Court judgment in a dispute over videos that used a voice allegedly generated or processed using #AI to resemble a #voice actor, indicating that a person’s voice may serve as a symbol of their personality and could be protected: ow.ly/xTbs50ZZzIK
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Key takeaways from the Luxury Law Summit, Milan including a luxury sector outlook, AI's growing impact on legal & retail, the legal challenges of "quiet luxury" & distribution, arbitration and brand transformation, and the strategic role of real estate: ow.ly/rtiS50ZZjX0
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We're excited to be ranked in the inaugural IAM & WTR #Copyright 1000 for our “formidable presence in the copyright arena.” ranked across France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, and United States DC Metro Area – including multiple gold and silver rankings!
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We discuss key questions on the #EU anti-greenwashing #EmpCo Directive limiting what companies can say, and creating a rigorous framework when companies do make claims ensuring that they are specific, evidence-based and capable of substantiation: ow.ly/bu8R50ZYP6R
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We highlight key steps and practical implications for companies following China's Supreme People's Court issuing its first comprehensive judicial guidance on AI-related disputes. The Opinions address a wide range of issues including intellectual property: ow.ly/eePu50ZYjzG
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Our UK IP practice moved up to Band 1 for Patent Litigation in both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for 2027. We also maintained Band 2 rankings for #IP in #Chambers & Partners and Trade Marks, Copyright and Designs in #Legal500. Thanks to our clients and congratulations team!
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We advised CargoTuff LLC, a portfolio Company of global investment firm H.I.G. Capital, on its acquisition of G+H GmbH Rothschenk. The acquisition combines established players in cargo securement to deliver service across North America and Europe: ow.ly/GS9t50ZXTaQ
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We examine three new IP case precedents through four practical questions (damages evidence, fee recovery, copyright challenges, and trademark disputes) that IP right holders should consider when preparing for, bringing, or defending IP disputes in Vietnam: ow.ly/FWt950ZX4sW
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We advised Eaton Corporation, a global intelligent power management company, on its agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of COL Group from the Power Opportunities fund managed by Oaktree Capital Management and other minority shareholders: ow.ly/bCzh50ZVJ05
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Hong Kong postponed planned legislation to amend the Copyright Ordinance re. use of copyrighted works in training AI models. The Government will first develop guidelines to clarify how an “opt-out” mechanism for text and data mining would work in practice: ow.ly/YT6k50ZVf6N
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We advised Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated as it enters into a financing agreement with AvenCell Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing controllable, allogeneic CAR-T therapies for cancer patients. Press release: ow.ly/1Uv650ZTO0J
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Catch the September 2026 edition of Anchovy News - ow.ly/YTLN50ZT0cZ - with articles on ICANN, the domain name industry & #DomainName recuperation across the globe, including: > New gTLDs are coming > New requirements for .AT > .FR reaches 4.5 million registered domains
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13/14 October, join us as we discuss key trends in licensing, co-development & strategic collaborations and what they mean for life sciences & health care companies with US touchpoints, particularly those based in or with commercial interests across APAC: ow.ly/NQ6e50ZT0aw
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Our global copyright practice has been ranked across France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, and United States DC Metro Area – with multiple gold and silver rankings. Congratulations also to our 17 individually recognized practitioners. #Copyright1000 #IAM
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We advised IBM on its acquisition of Logiq Consulting, a UK cyber security consultancy specializing in secure digital transformation for the defence, Critical National Infrastructure and public sectors: ow.ly/w9ZG50ZRkcG
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We discuss the first judicial guidance dedicated to #AI disputes from the Supreme People’s Court, #China (released on 7 September) on a range of issues from civil liability, and #IntellectualProperty, to data use, evidence, and judicial cooperation: ow.ly/8FAt50ZRk8S
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Catch our July/August legal & regulatory update including #IP news from #France, the #EU, and several #International developments covering the EPO, CNIP, Saudi Arabia, Geographical Indications, and the Eurasian Patent Organization: ow.ly/2ucf50ZQ0Lk
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