IP firms AA Thornton and Venner Shipley to join forces & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

IP firms AA Thornton and Venner Shipley to join forces

Merged firm to house 230 professionals and operate under Venner Shipley name.

EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies

New requirements will apply to batteries but could be expanded to other green sectors.

Three new non-Executive Directors appointed at the IPO

New Non-Executive Directors, Timothy Render, Catherine Salway and Kirsty Whitehead have been appointed in September 2024 for a period of three years.

Mewburn Ellis wins the NetDocuments Inspire Customer Automation Award

Mewburn Ellis is proud to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious NetDocuments Inspire Customer Automation Award, recognising our innovative use of legal technology to enhance efficiency and deliver exceptional client service.

What is a work of artistic craftsmanship in UK copyright Law? Insights from WaterRower v Liking

This much-awaited Decision sees the UK’s approach to copyright for 3-dimensional works diverge from that of the EU. It also provides some guidance on the criteria for a ‘work of artistic craftsmanship’ under UK copyright law. Keltie attorney Emily Weal explains why this decision matters, and what it means.