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Hecht Partners has expanded its patent practice by recruiting three patent attorneys from King & Wood Mallesons (KWM). This move strengthens the firm’s expertise and capacity in patent prosecution and advisory services, positioning it for increased activity in intellectual property matters. The new team members bring…
HGF has appointed Russell Thom, a seasoned patent attorney with nearly 26 years at Murgitroyd, as partner in its life sciences practice. Thom’s expertise in biotechnology, synthetic biology, and therapeutics complements HGF’s strategic growth across Europe following recent private equity investment. This move follows…
Spruson & Ferguson, a prominent patent firm, faced potential instability after a substantial portion of its legacy leadership exited. The firm is countering this challenge by implementing strategic recruitment and promoting key personnel to reinforce its Asia practice. This approach aims to sustain the firm’s competit…
K&L Gates has expanded its European presence by hiring a Munich-based team to bolster its patent practice. This strategic move reflects the firm's commitment to meeting growing client needs for cross-border patent expertise across Europe. The addition marks a significant investment in K&L Gates’ European platform as d…
Procopio’s patent prosecution team and five intellectual property partners have been named to the prestigious 2026 IAM Patent 1000 list. The recognition highlights the firm’s strengths in life sciences, AI, emerging technologies, and trade secrets, underscoring its integrated approach to patent portfolio development a…
Mexico has published implementing Regulations for the Federal Law for the Protection of Industrial Property (FLPIP), which will become effective on July 23, 2026. The new rules provide detailed guidance on patent procedures, including the recognition of priority rights, requirements for provisional applications, divis…
Procopio has expanded its intellectual property team by welcoming Brent Johnson as a new partner. Johnson brings extensive experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management for life sciences companies, having previously managed billion-dollar pharmaceutical patent portfolios at Allergan. His addition bolsters…
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