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Shaping the Policy You Really Care About

by Best Lawyers

Attorney Manuel Lobato from the Spanish firm Bird & Bird discusses the firm's 2019 award, changes coming to privacy rights in the EU and Spain, and more.

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Tech Sharp

by John Ettorre

Early grounding in technology helps Jorge Espinosa, prominent Miami IP attorney, cope with complexity.

Partner Jorge Espinosa poses outside of Espinosa Trueba Martinez Law Firm

Patent (Win) Pending

by Morgan Chu and Rebecca Carson

In every court proceeding, patent litigation included, there will be a winner and a loser. Everyone wants to win, but half lose. Why?

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A Conversation with Jacques-Philippe Gunther of Willkie Farr & Gallagher, France 2018 “Law Firm of the Year” in Competition / Antitrust Law

by Meredith Hinshaw-Chaney

In the high stakes arena of Competition and Antitrust, France's Willkie Farr stands apart

Key Developments and Trends in U.S. Commercial Litigation

by Justin Smulison

Whether it's multibillion-dollar water cleanliness verdicts or college athletes vying for the right to compensation, the state of litigation remains strong.

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“Defend Trade Secrets Act” Signed Into Law Effective May 11, 2016

by Brooks Kushman

The Defendant Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (“DTSA”), was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. The new statute creates broad private federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and has been hailed as “the most sweeping change to the nation’s intellectual property laws in a generation or more.”

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Learn How to Value Your Company's IP Portfolio as a Source of Income with Patent Scorecarding

by Troy A. Groetken

It’s imperative that intellectual property counsel, especially those responsible for the protection of innovation in the electrical, chemical, pharmaceutical and life-science arenas, regularly audit their company’s IP portfolio. Here’s the best way to do it.

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Victory for The Slants and Redskins

by Carol Steinour Young and Emily Hart

On June 19, 2017, the United States Supreme Court settled the issue of whether an offensive name—in this case, an Asian-American rock band called “The Slants”—can properly be registered as a trademark.

Unveiling the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal and South Africa

by Jennifer Verta

Best Lawyers celebrates the finest in law, reaffirming its commitment to the global legal community.

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Gina Shishima, Austin, TX "Lawyer of the Year" for Patent Law

by Tess Congo

Highlighting Gina Shishima of Norton Rose Fulbright and her achievements in patent law.

Anna Inventing: The Importance of Diversity in Innovation

by Emily C. Peyser

A patent from 1887 by female inventor Anna Connelly not only revolutionized fire safety, but highlighted the need for diversity in innovation. Our world is facing big problems that need diverse voices at the table to find solutions that work for everyone. Building diverse teams and encouraging diversity in innovation is a beneficial step forward in resolving our collective challenges.

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What Entrepreneurs Should Know About Intellectual Property

by Todd Fichtenberg

With the growing rates of entrepreneurs and startups during 2020, applications for EINs and intellectual property protections should grow proportionately.

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