R&G Tech Studio Presents: IP Litigation Counsel Matthew Shapiro

08/14/24 • 21 min

On this episode of the R&G Tech Studio podcast, Steve Pepe, chair of the intellectual property litigation practice at Ropes & Gray, sits down with IP litigation counsel Matt Shapiro to discuss the latest trends in technology litigation, focusing on the automotive industry. They delve into the impact of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, electric vehicle (EV) technologies, and autonomous driving on leading technology companies. They also discuss the global implications of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and standard essential patent (SEP) litigation.

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Culture & Compliance Chronicles: The FEPA Factor—Will the DOJ's Latest Tool Reshape the Landscape of Anti-Corruption Enforcement and Compliance?

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