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Much intellectual property law recognises only humans, posing problems for future innovation
Tech group to show just headlines in France in response to EU copyright ruling
Listed investment company says sentiment hit by difficulties at manager’s flagship fund
Culture of disregard for IP rights is retarding the region’s economic development
Anthony Levandowski had been at the centre of Uber-Alphabet battle over self-driving vehicles
Prosecutors claim academic failed to divulge contract with Fuzhou institution
Move comes amid increasing scrutiny of drugmaker over pricing practices
Drugmaker could be liable for billions in royalties to US government
As courts crack down on copying and sampling in music, artistic freedom is threatened
The growth of streaming services, demand for audio books and the globalisation of publishing are a boon for a writer’s descendants
The firms rated most highly by their clients and peers from A-Z and by country
If we are to address the great digital challenges of our time we require an international solution
Global applications are on the rise but this can belie local innovative efforts
How the listings were researched and compiled
We highlight Europe’s most highly rated patent law firms as recommended by clients and peers. Plus: carmakers’ designs for the future; technical knowhow and legal skill is a potent mix; delays on EU’s cost-cutting patents court; China plays catch-up with Europe and US in filing race
Brexit and German objections are holding up a unified court system
New technology is transforming the lives of attorneys
Firms are looking to recruit science and engineering graduates who must study law while working
