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Withers bets on Birmingham for new UK office
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Withers & Rogers Establishes New Office in Birmingham’s Landmark Tower

IP law firm expands UK presence with move into Birmingham’s tallest office building

Withers & Rogers, a leading intellectual property law firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham, marking a significant expansion of its UK operations. The firm’s new base will be located in the tallest office space in the city, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the region.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Withers & Rogers Establishes New Office in Birmingham’s Landmark Tower

Withers & Rogers, a leading intellectual property law firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham, marking a significant expansion of its UK operations. The firm’s new base will be located in the tallest office space in the city, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the region.

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Withers bets on Birmingham for new UK office
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Withers & Rogers Establishes New Office in Birmingham’s Landmark Tower

IP law firm expands UK presence with move into Birmingham’s tallest office building

Withers & Rogers, a leading intellectual property law firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham, marking a significant expansion of its UK operations. The firm’s new base will be located in the tallest office space in the city, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the region.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Virtuix Secures 26th Patent, Reinforcing Leadership in 360-Degree Movement Technology
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Virtuix Secures 26th Patent, Reinforcing Leadership in 360-Degree Movement Technology

Expanding Patent Portfolio Builds Competitive Moat Across Consumer Gaming, Enterprise, and Defense Markets

Expanding Patent Portfolio Builds Competitive Moat Across Consumer Gaming, Enterprise, and Defense Markets AUSTIN, Texas, April 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtuix Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIX), a leading developer of full-body virtual reality (VR) systems, today announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the Un…

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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IP Developments in Europe 2024: Litigation, Legislation and Regulation
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IP Developments in Europe 2024: Litigation, Legislation and Regulation

“Litigation in Europe continues to be marked by strategic jurisdictional battles and choices…. Recent decisions in both the UK and CJEU show favorabl…

“Litigation in Europe continues to be marked by strategic jurisdictional battles and choices…. Recent decisions in both the UK and CJEU show favorable outcomes for rights owners.”

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Withers bets on Birmingham for new UK office
PatentsUK

Withers & Rogers Establishes New Office in Birmingham’s Landmark Tower

IP law firm expands UK presence with move into Birmingham’s tallest office building

Withers & Rogers, a leading intellectual property law firm, has announced the opening of a new office in Birmingham, marking a significant expansion of its UK operations. The firm’s new base will be located in the tallest office space in the city, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the region.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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The legal nature of leasing: lawyer explains why transport payments cannot be royalties
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Ukrainian Legal Experts Challenge Tax Authority’s Classification of Transport Leasing Payments as Royalties

Efforts by Ukraine’s Bureau of Economic Security to tax vehicle leasing as royalties spark legal debate and industry concerns

Ukrainian legal professionals are raising alarms over the Bureau of Economic Security’s attempts to classify leasing payments for vehicles, including aircraft, as royalties subject to additional taxation. Experts argue that such payments do not involve the transfer of intellectual property rights and warn that the mov…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Opus administrators facilitate £145k pre-pack deal for Glasgow’s HVS
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Hydrogen Vehicle Systems’ Intellectual Property Acquired in £145,000 Pre-Pack Sale Amid Administration

Glasgow-based hydrogen truck innovator’s assets transferred to connected entity following collapse and significant workforce reductions.

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems Ltd (HVS), a Glasgow-based pioneer in hydrogen-electric vehicle technology, has entered administration after prolonged financial difficulties. Administrators from Opus Restructuring facilitated a £145,000 pre-pack sale of the company’s intellectual property and assets to H2 Vehicle Systems Ltd…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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IP Strategy And Leadership: Insights From The Front Line
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Global IP Leadership: Practical Strategies for Brand Protection and Growth

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As multinational companies navigate increasingly complex intellectual property landscapes, legal leaders from Atlassian and Uncommon Creative Studio share their perspectives on aligning IP strategy with commercial objectives, adapting to jurisdictional challenges, and leveraging technology. Their experiences underscor…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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The Impact of Brexit upon Intellectual Property Rights and Disputes
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The Impact of Brexit upon Intellectual Property Rights and Disputes

The resulting changes – set out below – were almost all as a result of the Withdrawal Agreement reached between the UK government and the EU at the e…

The resulting changes – set out below – were almost all as a result of the Withdrawal Agreement reached between the UK government and the EU at the end of 2019, and the subsequent Brexit implementing legislation introdu…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Intellectual Property Rights November 2025: Key IPR rulings of the Month
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Intellectual Property Rights November 2025: Key IPR rulings of the Month

In November 2025, a series of significant developments unfolded across India’s Intellectual Property landscape. From the Delhi HC’s orders restrainin…

In November 2025, a series of significant developments unfolded across India’s Intellectual Property landscape. From the Delhi HC’s orders restraining unauthorised cricket streaming and addressing copyright and trade dr…

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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