Rouse acquires European IP firm Valea & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

UK unis implement new IP traffic policies to combat ransomware

Jisc will introduce new measures to protect UK universities and research institutions from ransomware attacks that exploit the Remote Desktop Protocol remote-access feature

Wolters Kluwer Announces Relaunch of Kluwer IP Law

Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. today announced it has relaunched Kluwer IP Law, the master resource for intellectual property rights and registration, to help users be more efficient and effective in their day-to-day work. With this redesign, users can save their favourite materials for future reference and will have instant access to its News Alert service.

Big Law’s Extra Bonuses Hard to Come By as Demand, Hours Slide

Big Law’s corporate associates likely will have a harder time qualifying for the extra cash several firms are doling out to top performers this year, thanks to dwindling demand.

Rouse acquires European IP firm Valea

Rouse enhances its capabilities in Sweden through acquisition of leading IP firm Valea AB

Adam Williams appointed Intellectual Property Office CEO

The IPO has announced that Adam Williams has been appointed Chief Executive and Comptroller-General of the Intellectual Property Office.