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We highlight Europe’s leading patent law firms for 2021. Plus: Europe’s disunity over the UPC; the ESG push is changing how attorneys work; tech sector draws talent away from law; and why IP is both part of the problem and the solution for Covid vaccines
On-off development of Unified Patent Court has been a rollercoaster for legal community
Landmark Huawei ruling reinforces UK capital as preferred location to enforce Standard Essential Patents
Listings based on recommendations made by clients and peers to FT research partner Statista
Moves to ease market access for generic drugmakers are gaining momentum
Israeli drugmaker investigated over whether it gamed IP applications to extend its monopoly
Environmental push prompts changes in the way attorneys perform their jobs
Digital shift creates opportunities for new work, but some firms are reluctant to adopt technology themselves
Intellectual property can be part of the problem and part of the solution, and greater transparency is required
High salaries and fast-moving careers in AI, data analytics and EVs tempt potential recruits away from law
More transparency is required about the algorithms that wield enormous power over billions of people
Complaints that lawyers delay business are unfair — they are increasingly fast-working and creative
Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter insists deal on patent exemption would help in fight against pandemic
Special reports covering Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. Plus: General Counsel, Intelligent Business and Digital Lawyers
Apparel brands including Dr Martens maker AirWair International accuse platform of trademark infringement
Martin Wolf on Philippe Aghion and collaborators’ defence of capitalism and the need for regulation and a social safety net
Dombrovskis argues EU approach offers ‘concrete’ path to speed global vaccine rollout and save lives
From furniture designer Ini Archibong to future fabrics, via department stores and Covid-era design
Project is part of drive by higher education providers to expand role in local innovation
German carmaker balked at bill for fitting group’s telematics despite production threat
Analysts say the funds often have only tenuous connections to the commercial possibilities of outer space
Member states urged to engage with vaccine makers to increase poorer nations’ access to treatment
Success of Katherine Tai’s shock announcement undermined by unrealistic proposal from India and South Africa
Industry revs up lobbying effort after Biden backs suspension of intellectual property rights
‘We approve of boundless IP for nice people and none at all for scoundrels. That is not much of a policy’
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