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What does the UPC's long arm mean for global patent disputes? Céline Bey, Seiko Hidaka, Ailsa Carter, Alexis Augustin, Dr Kulraj Singh Bhangra, PhD, take a deep-dive into the Unified Patent Court's ruling that it has jurisdiction to impose measures covering the UK - despite the country not being part of the UPC system.. https://lnkd.in/dqhewdkx #UPC #Patent #Patentdisputes #UPCteam

📺 Tune into our latest on-demand 'Lifecycle of a smart idea' webinar on the UPC. Our global Unified Patent Court team puts the UPC's latest activity, emerging trends, statistics and analysis under the spotlight. 💡 Plus, the webinar features some expert breakout sessions covering everything from protective letters to cross-jurisdiction comparisons. The stellar speaker line-up includes Céline Bey, Marianne Schaffner, Alexandra Brodie, Seiko Hidaka, Mathilde Grammont. Huw Evans, Michael Carter, Alexis Augustin and Alex Driver. Watch here 👇 https://gowlg.co/3QrjX2z #UPC #IP #Webinar

We’re proud to continue our support for The Harold G. Fox Moot, happening February 21-22, 2025. Dedicated to advancing IP education, the moot offers participants a unique opportunity to engage with jurists of the Supreme, Ontario, and Federal Courts and experienced practitioners of intellectual property law. Wishing this year’s competitors the best of luck! Learn more: https://gowlg.co/3SMODMf Charlotte McDonald, James Green, James Buchan, Michael Schwartz, Laurent Massam and Elysia Karabegovic | #FoxMoot2025 #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IPEducation

We’re proud to continue our support for The Harold G. Fox Moot, happening February 21-22, 2025. Dedicated to advancing IP education, the moot offers participants a unique opportunity to engage with jurists of the Supreme, Ontario, and Federal Courts and experienced practitioners of intellectual property law. Wishing this year’s competitors the best of luck! Learn more: https://gowlg.co/3SMODMf Charlotte McDonald, James Green, James Buchan, Michael Schwartz, Laurent Massam and Elysia Karabegovic | #FoxMoot2025 #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IPEducation

An Amazon influencer who successfully made a living posting the blandest of design content from the uber-minimalism of her beige home has taken legal action against a rival. The move comes after she spotted another influencer account hawking a near-identical online minimal aesthetic. Now it's got nasty, personal and turned all very un-Zen, as the blandest of rivalries spiralled into a first-of-its-kind lawsuit. Question is can you copyright a vibe, ask Gowling WLG Partner Susan Abramovitch and Sharon Chernyak, as they step inside the vanilla world of influencer litigation? https://lnkd.in/eV-Gr6wU

Gowling WLG and its team of IP specialists have been shortlisted for multiple accolades in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025. They include: UK Firm of the year for: • Patent litigation • Trademark litigation • Designs • IP transactions • Alexandra Brodie as Patent Practitioner of the year • Christopher Freeth as Rising Star of the year • Patrick Duxbury as IP Transactions Lawyer of the year UAE • Patent firm of the year in the UAE • Design and copyright firm of the year in the UAE • Tamara El-Shibib as Rising Star of the year in the UAE GLOBAL • Firm of the year #PatentLitigation #Design #Copyright #IP #Patent #IntellectualProperty #UK #UAE #Innovation Find out more here. https://lnkd.in/ezas8_EU

The Patent Litigation Global Practice Guide 2025 by Chambers and Partners is now available, providing essential insights into the evolving landscape of patent litigation. This guide covers everything from infringement actions to evidence gathering, making it a crucial resource for professionals navigating IP challenges in France and before the UPC. We are happy to highlight the expertise of our IP Partner Céline Bey and Principal Associate Alexis Augustin, who contributed to the France and UPC chapter, offering valuable perspectives on recent judicial clarifications and trends in patent law. Read the full guide here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eaUfZdgh #PatentLitigation #IntellectualProperty #France #ChambersandPartners #Innovation

The Patent Litigation Global Practice Guide 2025 by Chambers and Partners is now available, providing essential insights into the evolving landscape of patent litigation. This guide covers everything from infringement actions to evidence gathering, making it a crucial resource for professionals navigating IP challenges in France and before the UPC. We are happy to highlight the expertise of our IP Partner Céline Bey and Principal Associate Alexis Augustin, who contributed to the France and UPC chapter, offering valuable perspectives on recent judicial clarifications and trends in patent law. Read the full guide here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eaUfZdgh #PatentLitigation #IntellectualProperty #France #ChambersandPartners #Innovation

How could potential U.S. tariffs impact Canada’s banking sector? 🏦 Speaking with the Financial Post, Alana Scotchmer shared insights on the regulatory landscape for foreign banks operating in Canada, noting the sector’s stability despite a complex regulatory process. Read the full article 👉 https://gowlg.co/4b2poyf #TradeTurbulence #BankingRegulation #FinancialServices

🌟 We’re thrilled to be recognised in WTR 1000 2025 among the top international trademark firms, with leading domestic practices in Canada, France, the UK and the UAE, along with a leading foreign practice in China. In this year's guide, 37 of our trademark professionals from across the globe have also been recognized by the World Trademark Review. Explore the full list 👉 https://gowlg.co/4hSkYMF #RaiseTheBar #WTR1000 #Trademarks #IntellectualProperty