Dehns retains top tier patent ranking & more…Keep up with what has been happening this week in our latest IP news round-up…

Crowell hires 18-strong Dentons IP team in London, bolstering Unified Patent Court capability

Group led by top patent lawyer Justin Hill will strengthen tech offering in London and across Europe.

Ireland-EPO agreement ‘beneficial’ for IP innovation and protection

An agreement on search cooperation between the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland (IPOI) is beneficial, fostering innovation, intellectual property protection and easier access to the patent system, an expert has said.

IP specialist agrees deal for floor at prominent Leeds building

A European intellectual property firm has agreed a deal for a floor at a prominent building in Leeds city centre.

Dehns retains top tier patent ranking in the 2025 edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars

Dehns has retained a Tier 1 ranking for Patent Prosecution in the newly released 2025 edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars – a testament to our exceptional service and talented team.

Werner Richter: “UPC brings brain drain, but attracts young judges to patent law”

As the UPC increasingly woos litigants and judges alike, Germany as a patent litigation venue is changing. JUVE Patent spoke to Werner Richter, president of the Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court, about how national courts are dealing with falling case numbers and the migration of judges to the UPC.