The Trademark Lawyer

Washington, D.C. – September 20, 2023 – Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Karen R. Poppel as a Senior Counsel in its Intellectual Property Department resident in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Poppel joins Dykema after...

Harper James, the commercial law firm purpose-built to enable entrepreneurial and ambitious businesses to succeed, has bolstered its intellectual property and trademark practice with the appointment of three new hires from top-50 law firm Blake Morgan LLP. The new...

New tool tracks and predicts IP costs more accurately and efficiently Clarivate, a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today launched Forecast, the next generation artificial intelligence...

New York, New York—September 19, 2023—The International Trademark Association (INTA) has filed statements of intervention before the General Court of the European Union (GCEU) in Iceland Foods Limited (IFL) v. European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) (Cases...

EcoVadis ratings highlight environmental policies and sustainable procurement practices as firm launches annual in-depth sustainable communities report European IP firm Mewburn Ellis has for the second year running, been awarded the prestigious silver medal award by...

Los Altos, CA, September 19, 2023: MaxVal Group, Inc. ("MaxVal"), a leading provider of intellectual property management solutions, is pleased to announce its partnership with trademark and brand protection technology business, Corsearch. This collaboration aims to...

Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett is to offer an onboarding bonus to key hires as part of its strategy for continued growth. The firm, which has offices in Leeds, Sheffield and York, is seeking experienced, commercially-minded legal professionals to join its...

Taylor Wessing has announced the appointment of Anneka Dalton as a partner in our international IP practice, strengthening our IP litigation service offering to our clients in the UK and internationally. Anneka will be joining the firm on 9 October from Hogan Lovells,...

Helen Cawley joins from European IP law firm D Young & Co LLP Brings over 20 years’ of experience in trademark law Intellectual property law firm Mathys & Squire has appointed chartered trademark attorney Helen Cawley as head of its trademark team. With over...

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced that Alesha Dominique, an intellectual property lawyer focused on brands, has joined its Los Angeles office as a partner. Dominique, who joins from Stroock, advises clients in connection with trademarks, false...

The two appointments mark a continued commitment to global growth and development LONDON, August 7 2023: Leading International IP services business Rouse today announces two new Principal promotions – James Godefroy and Stina Pilotti – across its China and Swedish...

Senior Associate promotions further the Healthcare credentials of the firm Carpmaels & Ransford is very pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Ellwood, Clara Hughes, Lawrence Paleschi and Joanna Rowley to Senior Associate, effective from 1 July 2023. Our new...

International law firm Taylor Wessing has today announced the appointment of Munir Suboh as a partner to its international IP and media group and establishing a new offering for clients with interests in the MENA region. Munir will be joining the team in the firm's...

Forresters are pleased to welcome their new Chief Operating Officer, Yolanda Zollinger. Yolanda has over 20 years of experience in the legal industry including experience as a lawyer in private practice, in-house and in the provision of off-shore legal services,...

HLK is delighted to announce the second new Partner appointment to its Legal team in a month. Louise Perkin (née Handley) has joined the firm, following the appointment of Jamie Rowlands in June. Louise will be based in Leeds and brings with her a team of experts....

Acquisition of specialist patent firm enhances Lewis Silkin’s fast-growing IP group and expertise in tech and life sciences LONDON – Lewis Silkin LLP has today announced the acquisition of patent and trademark firm Miller Sturt Kenyon (MSK), bolstering the firm’s...

Tencent tops list as most prolific global filer of trademarks, followed by LVMH, Amazon, Huawei and Johnson & Johnson US and European countries take a larger share of the top five rankings compared to 2021 Chinese companies saw the sharpest decline in filing,...

Following Seattle Office Launch, Firm Announces Latest Major Move with Group of 15 from Dentons Song Jung to Lead Prominent six-Partner IP Team and Jeff Haidet to Boost Transactional Capability Globally for BCLP WASHINGTON, DC and ATLANTA (June 20, 2023) –...

Matheson LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Bearpark as Partner in the Construction & Engineering team within Matheson's Commercial Real Estate Department. Michael Jackson, Managing Partner of Matheson said; "We are delighted to welcome Alison to...

NEW YORK, N.Y. – June 5, 2023 – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, PLLC (DBL) announced today that it notched a victory for clients Swedish Match, Costco and Sam’s Club after a US District Court judge in Miami, FL., ruled that the defendants did not infringe on another...

New York, June 5, 2023 – Mayer Brown today announced that William “Bill” Patry, a distinguished copyright lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in its Intellectual Property practice in New York. Bill is the latest in a recent string of additions to the New York...

HLK is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Rowlands as Partner in its Legal team. Jamie, who will be based in HLK’s London office, joins the HLK team following 20 years at Gowlings WLG. Jamie brings with him extensive experience in all areas of IP law, acting...

Rouse names new Chief People Officer and Chief Technology Officer LONDON, 31 May 2023: Leading International IP services firm Rouse today announces two new leadership hires to support its growth and development strategy. Elle Shoben has been hired as the new Chief...

LONDON, 26 May 2023 – Reddie & Grose, a UK and European firm of Patent, Trademark and Design attorneys, is delighted to announce the appointment of Vanessa King to the newly-created role of IP Operations Director. She arrives with over 20 years of IP experience...

A north west-based distributor of men’s suits and clothing advised by specialist law firm Taylors Solicitors has won a court ruling over trademarks which turns the tables on the rival trader who brought the case. Taylors’ head of intellectual property Tony Catterall...

4% of the sellers behind these listings are repeat sellers who offer goods again and again despite warnings not to Almost a quarter (23%) of fake sales could be stopped if these repeat sellers were stopped from using e-commerce platforms 18 May 2023 – London – Brand...

The Industry Trademark Report includes a breakdown of the volume of trademark filing across the globe, a Top 50 list of companies filing, and sectoral breakdown of key industries Agricultural Products & Services remains most active sector in 2022 Trademark and...

New York, New York—May 16, 2023—The Board of Directors of the International Trademark Association (INTA) has adopted three resolutions during their May 2023 Board of Directors Meeting, held today in Singapore during the Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting Live+. The...

HLK is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Evans as Business Development Director. Matthew will be responsible for leading the business development and marketing functions at HLK, which has an unwavering commitment to fostering close and long-standing...

New tools gather, analyze, compare, and deliver insights from more than 140 million trademark records and more than 6.2 million trademark office and court decisions Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they...

WASHINGTON, DC— Finnegan is pleased to welcome trademark and copyright attorney Jenevieve Maerker to the firm. Jenevieve will join as Of Counsel in the firm’s Boston office, focusing on trademark, copyright, and advertising counseling and disputes. Her practice...

Mewburn Ellis’ Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer Robert Andrews, a partner in the firm's Chemical and Life Sciences practice, has been appointed as a new member of IP Inclusive Management, the governing body of IP Inclusive, a UK-based organization dedicated to...

New York, New York—April 6, 2023—The Board of Directors of the International Trademark Association (INTA) has adopted a resolution that the use of trademarks on goods and/or services by or in itself is not advertising, and therefore advertising restrictions targeted...

New York, New York—April 6, 2023—The International Trademark Association (INTA) is pleased to announce the winners of the Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition, an annual event honoring Saul Lefkowitz, whose entire distinguished career was dedicated to the development...

The International Trademark Association (INTA) has launched its inaugural professional certificate program. The Finance for Non-Financial Professionals Certificate Program is the first of the newly established INTA Certificate Program with registration opening today,...

Reddie & Grose LLP, the internationally renowned firm of European and United Kingdom patent, trade mark and design attorneys, has today announced a trio of promotions. These promotions, which took effect on Saturday 1 April 2023, recognize the talent and expertise...

Appleyard Lees partner Bill Lister, a solicitor, Chartered Trade Mark Attorney and CMC Registered Mediator, retired from the partnership on 31 March 2023. Bill will continue to work as a consultant for the firm. Bill joined the partnership in 2018, a pivotal time in...

Ojam Bullrich Flanzbaum is the leading company in intellectual and industrial property and intangible asset management in Argentina, and has been certified as a B Corporation by B Lab, the global non-profit organization. As highlighted by Juan Carlos Ojam, managing...

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has agreed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) today. This MoU reiterates the commitment of the IPO and CMA to furthering their strong co-operation, and work closely in areas...

What: Thought leaders, intellectual property (IP) professionals, and trademark practitioners from around the globe will convene at the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) 2023 New York Conference. Title, Business of Data: Innovation, Regulation, Security, and...

New York, New York—March 10, 2023—The International Trademark Association (INTA) announced today the appointment of Walter Chia as the Chief Representative Officer for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore. Mr. Chia has over 24 years of experience in government. Prior to...

Newest leader brings three decades of legal experience to IP consultancy Bridgewater, NJ (March 6, 2023) – Leverage IP, a global consultancy providing holistic IP strategy, unparalleled advising, and creative solutions to help companies benefit financially from their...

The International Trademark Association (INTA) announced today the appointment of Heather C. Steinmeyer as its incoming Chief Policy Officer. Most recently the Vice President and Counsel of Elevance Health, Inc. (f/k/a Anthem, Inc.), Ms. Steinmeyer has been an...

Online copyright Infringement tracker survey (12th wave) - Twelfth edition of the IPO study into the extent of online copyright infringement, digital behaviours and attitudes among people aged 12+ in the UK Key findings: The overall level of infringement across all...

LONDON, 21 February 2023 – Reddie & Grose, a UK and European firm of Patent, Trade Mark and Design attorneys, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ann-Charlotte Binnberg to the role of Business Development & Marketing Director. She arrives with over 17...

This strategic merger and creation of an international IP firm reinforces Gulf Capital’s track record of building global leaders out of the GCC. (Dubai – February  21, 2023) – Gulf Capital (“GC”), one of the largest and most active private equity firms investing from...

Leading intellectual property firm Forresters is celebrating the continued service of 11 members of staff, who have completed a collective 195 years with the firm. Long service awards were introduced by Forresters in 2022, and this year were presented at all three of...