Owning IP rights puts European firms ahead & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

Sharjah University patents earthquake-resistant sand-based device

The University of Sharjah has had a patent approved for the invention of a new device which can use sand containers to dissipate seismic attacks and protect buildings from harm in the event of an earthquake.

Hoffmann Eitle and König Szynka unite top pharma teams

A new heavyweight in the life sciences sector is emerging in Germany.

ENS expands commercial IP practice

The firm has snapped up an executive with 16 years of experience across local and international IP work.

IP Litigator Kathryn Bi Joins Patterson Belknap as Partner

Ms. Bi’s arrival enhances bench strength of firm’s Patent Litigation Practice.

Owning IP rights puts European firms ahead

A new study by the European Patent Office and the European Union Intellectual Property Office analyses the relationship between intellectual property rights (IPRs) and firm performance in the European Union.