Philosopher finds glitch in worldwide patent laws & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

William Fry wins Irish patent firm of year

Irish law firms William Fry LLP and Mason Hayes & Curran have both taken home prizes at the Global IP Awards 2024.

Philosopher finds glitch in worldwide patent laws

Dr. Mo Abolkheir, a philosopher specialising in inventions and patents, has identified a logical fallacy—a flawed argument that may appear valid but is based on faulty reasoning—within the law.

GSK claims Moderna infringed mRNA vaccine patents

GSK says it owns seven patents that “provide the foundation” for Moderna’s messenger RNA vaccine portfolio, and is now suing the biotechnology company for infringement.

Dehns once again retains Band 1 ranking in Chambers UK 2025 Guide

Dehns is delighted to have successfully retained its Band 1 ranking for another year, in the Intellectual Property: Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys category of the latest Chambers rankings.

Intellectual property rights and network against organised crime main themes for EU Prosecutors General at 18th Forum

The protection of intellectual property rights and stepping up the fight against major organised criminal networks, including the better execution of penalties, were at the forefront of the annual meeting of European Prosecutors General.