Beijing and HK groups form giant East IP to tap growth & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

Collection of unreleased Marvin Gaye songs found in Belgium

Questions surround ownership of demo tapes reportedly left by soul artist as a thank-you to his Ostend hosts

UK Intellectual Property Office To Launch New Financial Support Scheme For SMEs

The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) will be launching a new, tiered financial support pilot scheme for small to medium enterprises (SMEs).

Russian government body created to regulate intellectual property theft

A subcommittee has been created by the Russian authorities to regulate the use of foreign intellectual property in Russia without the consent of patent holders, state-affiliated news outlet RBC reported on Thursday.

Two new partners at IP law firm Powell Gilbert

IP law firm Powell Gilbert has promoted Bryce Matthewson and Peter FitzPatrick to partner, bringing the total number of partners across the UK and Irish firms to 15.

Beijing and HK groups form giant East IP to tap growth

A trio of intellectual property groups in Beijing and Hong Kong have joined forces, incorporating a 36-strong team from Zhong Lun Law Firm, to establish an IP giant providing a comprehensive range of services across seven cities.