Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. joins IR as the exclusive IP – Patents Member in Delaware

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Frederick L. Cottrell, III of Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. Frederick has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Patents Member in Delaware. FREDERICK L. COTTRELL III focuses his practice on various areas of litigation, with an emphasis on intellectual property, antitrust, […]

McCarter’s Intellectual Property Group Commended by The World Trademark Review 1000 2018

Nine McCarter & English partners have been recognized by The World Trademark Review, the prestigious research directory that acknowledges the world’s leading trademark practices and professionals. Since 2013 McCarter’s trademark attorneys in Boston, Newark, and New York practices have been recognized for their enforcement and litigation, and prosecution and strategy prowess. This year’s list includes […]

Afam Nwokedi IR’s IP – Patent Member within Nigeria appointed the Chairman of the Committee ON STRATEGIC ADVOCACY FOR COPYRIGHT REFORM in Nigeria.

Quite an honour to have our Principal Partner and Group Head, Mr. Afam Nwokedi appointed by the Director General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission as the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee ON STRATEGIC ADVOCACY FOR COPYRIGHT REFORM. The Committee’s terms of reference include amongst others, liaising with the office of the Attorney General of […]

Afamefuna NwokediPrincipal Counsel, Stillwaters Law

Zuber Lawler & Del Duca joins IR as the exclusive IP – Patents member in Illinois

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Tom Zuber of Zuber Lawler & Del Duca. Tom has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Patents member in Illinois. Tom Zuber facilitates collaboration among his colleagues and assists them with growing client relationships.  Mr. Zuber also manages intellectual property disputes […]

Merchant & Gould joins IR as the exclusive IP – Trademark & Copyright / IP – Patents member in Minnesota

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Tom Leach of Merchant & Gould. Tom has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Trademark & Copyright / IP – Patents member in Minnesota. Tom specializes in all aspects of intellectual property litigation, including patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright litigation. His […]

SINGAPORE TRADE MARKS – USA PRO IP LIMITED’S APPLICATIONS FOR INVALIDATION AND REVOCATION OF MONTFORT SERVICES’ WERE SUCCESSFULLY MADE OUT – MONTFORT SERVICES SDN. BHD. V. USA PRO IP LIMITED [2018] SGIPOS 3

In a decision rendered by the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), it has held that USA PRO IP Limited’s applications for invalidation and revocation succeeded on the ground of bad faith and non-use respectively. (A) Who are the parties involved in this case? USA Pro IP Limited (“Applicants”) The Applicants deposed that they are […]

POST KEPPEL O&M: DON’T BE NEXT!

Singapore has long been known for low levels of corruption. In 2017, Singapore was ranked the 6th least corrupted country in the world based on the Corruption Perceptions Index 2017[1], a research done by Transparency International. However, this does not mean that Singapore is free from corrupt practices, with the recent Keppel Offshore and Marine […]