In today’s hyper-connected world, our devices keep us tethered to work even during off-hours. While taking breaks is crucial for well-being, being responsive remains a cornerstone of client and business relationships. Yet, it’s surprising how often this simple aspect is
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Essential Soft Skills for Modern Lawyers: Navigating the Legal Landscape
As the legal landscape evolves, mastering soft skills alongside legal expertise is crucial for success. While the industry continues to change, certain foundational skills remain essential for lawyers at every career stage.
As I mentioned last week, I planned to…
UK appeal court: beware of the “side-by-side” trade mark comparison
Iconix Luxembourg Holdings SARL v Dream Pairs Europe Inc & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 29 (26 January 2024)
When assessing the likelihood of confusion between two marks in a trade mark clearance or infringement context, the orthodox approach of the…
Your Professional Identity: Personal Branding in the Legal Industry
Over the last few years, we have offered a program to our young lawyers, which is an introduction to the ILN that includes networking opportunities, business development, and presentations on international business.
We also like to discuss specific topics that…
THE COLOMBIAN COPYRIGHT AGENCY ANALYSES AI-CREATED WORKS AND PROVIDES AN INITIAL APPROACH TO THE PROTECTION UNDER COPYRIGHT LAWS
The protection of works created from the human intellect, under the legislations that have adopted a droit d’auter system, is centered on the relationship existing between the individual who created the work, and the piece that constitutes the protected work.…
Sharing the Spotlight: Amplify Your Business Growth Through Strategic Content Collaboration
In today’s landscape of business and relationship development, sharing content has become a cornerstone strategy. While it might seem counterintuitive to share the limelight with others by quoting or referencing them in your articles and posts, it’s not only essential…
Can U.S. Trademark Registrations Be Strengthened Against Invalidation?
Suppose that you have obtained a U.S. trademark registration for your trademark on goods or services for your business. Can your trademark registration be cancelled with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office based on it being invalid? Can you file…
Turning Content into Connections: The Power of Relationship Marketing
Ever feel overwhelmed by marketing jargon? You’re not alone. Let’s demystify some buzzwords and explore how you’re likely already engaging in effective relationship-building through your content. This all might sound a little bit scary, but I promise, once we get…
Lawyering 101: Marketing is in the Fine Print – How Every Interaction Shapes Your Brand
Lawyers understand better than most the significance of words – after all, who comprehends more than a contract lawyer that a subtle clause can either seal or sabotage a deal?
Yet, who better than your marketing team realizes that “marketing”…
Charter of the French Language
The Quebec Charter of the French Language (the “Charter”) was adopted nearly 50 years ago to protect the status of the French language in the province of Quebec. It includes many rules, several of them directed at the language of…