Experienced magazine editor with a demonstrated history of working in the legal and science publishing industry. Skilled in reporting, editing and proofreading on topics including IP law, veterinary medicine, midwifery and biomedicine. Strong publishing professional in the science and legal sphere, with a MSc in science communication from Queen's University Belfast and Dublin City University and a BSc in biotechnology from National University of Ireland, Galway.

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Comedian loses High Court copyright battle with Steve Coogan’s production company over sitcom format

Harry Deansway laments ‘notoriously difficult’ copyright law after Baby Cow Productions defeats claim

21 Jan 2025

‘Watershed moment’ for lookalike products as Aldi shot down at appeals court in trademark tussle with Thatchers

West Country firm Stephens Scown scores notable win for independent brewery as discount supermarket found to have taken unfair advantage of Thatchers' trademark

20 Jan 2025

Blow for Getty Images after UK judge removes class representative in copyright dispute with Stability AI

Case highlights challenges of bringing infringement claims against AI platforms, currently the subject of a government consultation exercise

17 Jan 2025

INTA files amicus brief in support of trademarking photorealistic facial images of people

Influential body argues image of a face ‘may well serve as a means to distinguish goods and services’

15 Jan 2025

Osborne Clarke strengthens IP and disputes team with trio of new partners

Joiners arrive from Hausfeld, Pinsent Masons and Gowling WLG

7 Jan 2025

Morgan Lewis boosts German bench with Baker McKenzie partner hire

Patent litigator Alexander Ritter marks latest in string of European hires by the US firm

6 Jan 2025

UK government’s AI training copyright exception proposals welcomed as ‘step towards clarity’

Proposals part of consultation on interplay between AI and copyright

20 Dec 2024

Anti-counterfeiting groups urge EU to keep IP-crime fight a priority

Results show EU Commission’s security initiative is having success in tackling counterfeits

16 Dec 2024

Boies Schiller Flexner adds two partners to strengthen antitrust and IP offering

Leading litigators James Keyte and Enoch Liang join the disputes powerhouse

13 Dec 2024

Five-lawyer Withers IP team exits for Sullivan & Worcester in US

Group led by partners Tom Meyers and Zachary Hyde joins across Boston and New York

4 Dec 2024

Canadian media companies sue OpenAI for alleged copyright infringement

Plaintiffs claim OpenAI 'using other companies’ journalism for their own commercial gain'

3 Dec 2024

Paul Hastings hires IP litigator Alex Morgan in bid to secure ‘top-tier talent’ for London

Firm says hire underscores commitment to strengthening UK IP practice

2 Dec 2024

More than 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars seized at US port

Gibson hails record musical instrument seizure following successful joint operation led by US Customs and Border Protection

28 Nov 2024

The fight over stripes: Thom Browne wins latest round of trademark battle against Adidas

Case heard in the UK High Court provides important guidance on emerging doctrine over position marks

26 Nov 2024

IP firms AA Thornton and Venner Shipley to join forces

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

20 Nov 2024

Outgoing USPTO director to return to Winston & Strawn

Kathi Vidal rejoins in Silicon Valley and Washington DC ahead of the change in administrations

19 Nov 2024

Shock Supreme Court trademark ruling finds Sky acted in bad faith in SkyKick dispute

‘Wide ramifications for brand owners’ as broad trademark specifications now more open to attack

13 Nov 2024

‘Technology is reshaping fashion’: Hugo Boss fights off BOSSPOWERL trademark at EUIPO

German fashion house accused Chinese tech outfit of “free riding” on its reputation

31 Oct 2024

Apple awarded small victory in latest IP clash over its watches

US jury awarded tech behemoth just $250 in damages in ongoing battle with medtech rival Masimo

28 Oct 2024

Biotech start-up Trilobio wins injunctions against former CFO in trade secret theft dispute

Californian court finds ‘strong likelihood’ that ex-employee took trade secret information to benefit his own company

21 Oct 2024