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Forresters Marks Major Expansion with New City Office Featuring Modern Workspaces
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Forresters Marks Major Expansion with New City Office Featuring Modern Workspaces

Historic IP firm Forresters unveils redesigned office blending collaborative and private work areas to support evolving legal practices

Forresters, a patent and trademark attorney firm established in 1884, has relocated to a new office space in its home city. The move reflects a strategic modernization of its workplace, incorporating open-plan collaboration zones, private offices, and wellbeing amenities. The redesign, led by Oktra, preserves the firm…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Forresters Marks Major Expansion with New City Office Featuring Modern Workspaces

Forresters, a patent and trademark attorney firm established in 1884, has relocated to a new office space in its home city. The move reflects a strategic modernization of its workplace, incorporating open-plan collaboration zones, private offices, and wellbeing amenities. The redesign, led by Oktra, preserves the firm…

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Becton Dickinson Sues Baxter Over Infusion Pump Patents

Leading medical technology company Becton Dickinson and Company (BD) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Baxter International Inc., claiming that Baxter has unlawfully used BD’s patented technologies in it...

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Detailed Information About PCT Filing

Regularly check our site to learn about PCT filing and more crucial ideas. The patent Cooperation Treaty is known as PCT. It is an international agreement that has more than 150 members. Submitting a single PCT applic...

Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Vietnam Urges U.S. to Provide Fair Review of Intellectual Property Protection Progress

Foreign Ministry Responds to U.S. 'Priority Foreign Country' Designation, Citing Legal Reforms and International Cooperation

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the United States to offer an objective and balanced evaluation of the country's intellectual property protection efforts. The statement follows the U.S. government's decision to list Vietnam as a 'Priority Foreign Country' in its annual global IP report. Vietnamese…

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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PatentsUSA

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Unveils 2025 Intellectual Property 'Go To Lawyers' Honorees

Annual Feature Recognizes Leading IP Attorneys Nominated by Peers and Selected by Editorial Panel

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has released its 2025 list of 'Go To Lawyers' in the field of Intellectual Property, highlighting attorneys recognized for their leadership and expertise. The honorees were nominated by colleagues and chosen by a dedicated panel, continuing the publication's tradition of spotlighting excel…

Sunday, May 3, 2026
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PatentsIndia

India on US priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights: What it means and why it matters

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enfo…

The United States Trade Representative has placed India on its 2026 Priority Watch List for intellectual property (IP) rights, flagging continued concerns over protection and enforcement mechanisms. The designation was announced in the annual Special 301 Report, which assesses how effectively US trading partners safeg…

Friday, May 1, 2026
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Forresters Marks Major Expansion with New City Office Featuring Modern Workspaces
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Forresters Marks Major Expansion with New City Office Featuring Modern Workspaces

Historic IP firm Forresters unveils redesigned office blending collaborative and private work areas to support evolving legal practices

Forresters, a patent and trademark attorney firm established in 1884, has relocated to a new office space in its home city. The move reflects a strategic modernization of its workplace, incorporating open-plan collaboration zones, private offices, and wellbeing amenities. The redesign, led by Oktra, preserves the firm…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Wigan Funeral Coachbuilder’s Assets and Intellectual Property Acquired Amid Administration Process
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Wigan Funeral Coachbuilder’s Assets and Intellectual Property Acquired Amid Administration Process

Following administration, key assets of Wigan-based funeral coachbuilder have been sold in coordination with appointed administrators

Assets and intellectual property belonging to a Wigan funeral coachbuilder currently in administration have been acquired by a new party working closely with the administrators. This transaction aims to preserve parts of the business and its valuable IP rights during the insolvency proceedings.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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UK Court Rules in Favor of Acer, Asus, and Hisense in Nokia Video Streaming Patent Dispute
PatentsUK

UK Court Rules in Favor of Acer, Asus, and Hisense in Nokia Video Streaming Patent Dispute

Acer, Asus, and Hisense secure a significant legal victory against Nokia in the UK over video streaming technology patents

In a notable UK patent litigation development, Acer, Asus, and Hisense have prevailed in a dispute with Nokia concerning video streaming technology patents. The court's ruling marks a critical decision in the ongoing battles over intellectual property rights in the tech sector, particularly involving streaming innovat…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Nokia and Amazon Reach Global Settlement to End Multijurisdictional Patent Litigation
PatentsUSA

Nokia and Amazon Reach Global Settlement to End Multijurisdictional Patent Litigation

Finnish tech firm and US e-commerce giant resolve disputes over video technology patents across multiple courts worldwide

Nokia and Amazon have finalized a confidential settlement agreement that concludes extensive patent litigation involving Nokia’s multimedia video technology used in Amazon’s streaming services and devices. The legal battles spanned courts in Germany, the UK, the US, India, and the EU’s Unified Patent Court, with Nokia…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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UKIPO Report Highlights Persistent Gender Gap Among Female Inventors in Patent Applications
PatentsUK

UKIPO Report Highlights Persistent Gender Gap Among Female Inventors in Patent Applications

Despite modest gains, women remain underrepresented in UK patent filings, with notable disparities across technology sectors, according to recent UK Intellectual Property Office d…

The UK Intellectual Property Office’s latest report reveals that female inventors constitute less than 11% of patent applicants in the UK, with minimal growth over nearly three decades. While mixed-gender inventor teams have increased, all-female teams remain rare, particularly in engineering and digital technology fi…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Atari Acquires Rights to Classic Apple II RPG Franchise Wizardry
TrademarksGlobal

Atari Acquires Rights to Classic Apple II RPG Franchise Wizardry

Atari secures exclusive rights to the first five Wizardry games, aiming to revive and modernize the iconic RPG series for new platforms and audiences.

Atari has purchased the complete and exclusive rights to the first five games of the classic Wizardry franchise, originally released on the Apple II. The acquisition includes related intellectual property and contract rights, positioning Atari to republish, remaster, and release console ports and physical editions of…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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New UK Trademark Association Leader Urges Urgent Measures to Address Application Backlog
TrademarksUK

New UK Trademark Association Leader Urges Urgent Measures to Address Application Backlog

The newly appointed head of the UK trademark association highlights the pressing need for reforms to tackle the growing backlog of trademark applications, emphasizing efficiency a…

The UK trademark association's new leadership has called for immediate action to resolve the significant backlog of trademark applications. The association stresses the importance of streamlining processes and enhancing resources to improve turnaround times and maintain the integrity of the UK trademark system.

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Forresters Marks Major Expansion with New City Office Featuring Modern Workspaces
TrademarksUK

Forresters Marks Major Expansion with New City Office Featuring Modern Workspaces

Historic IP firm Forresters unveils redesigned office blending collaborative and private work areas to support evolving legal practices

Forresters, a patent and trademark attorney firm established in 1884, has relocated to a new office space in its home city. The move reflects a strategic modernization of its workplace, incorporating open-plan collaboration zones, private offices, and wellbeing amenities. The redesign, led by Oktra, preserves the firm…

Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Shein Initiates UK Legal Action Alleging Widespread Copyright Infringement by Temu
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Shein Initiates UK Legal Action Alleging Widespread Copyright Infringement by Temu

Fast-fashion giant Shein accuses rival Temu of large-scale copyright violations in a UK court dispute, highlighting escalating tensions in the online retail sector.

Shein has launched legal proceedings in the United Kingdom accusing Temu of engaging in 'industrial scale' copyright breaches. The case underscores increasing conflicts between major e-commerce platforms over intellectual property rights in the fast-fashion industry. Details of the allegations and the scope of the dis…

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Team in New York With Haynes Boone Pair
CopyrightGlobal

Akerman Expands Intellectual Property Team in New York With Haynes Boone Pair

Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know

Reporting, and expert analysis of legal technology with a focus onwhat legal departments, law firms, and tech companies need to know The Am Law 100 is the definitive ranking of the 100 largest law firms in the United States.

Saturday, May 2, 2026
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