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03 Jun 2026
Dehns Announces Elizabeth Jones as Head of Biotechnology Group

Dehns is pleased to announce that Senior Partner Dr Elizabeth Jones has been appointed as Head of the Biotechnology Group.

Elizabeth succeeds Dr Hanna Dzieglewska, who has stepped down from the leadership role after almost 25 years guiding and growing the business.

01 Jun 2026
Dehns enhances IP litigation offering with appointment of Graham Burnett‑Hall to become Head of Litigation

Dehns is pleased to announce that Graham Burnett‑Hall is joining the firm and will become Head of Litigation, further strengthening its capability in high‑value, complex IP disputes.

28 May 2026
Dehns Achieves Gold Ranking in IAM Patent 1000 2026 edition

We’re delighted to share that Dehns has been ranked Gold in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000 for the United Kingdom (England & Wales) prosecution category.

13 May 2026
Andrea Hughes Named Among PMAC’s First-Ever List of Neutrals as Mediator

We are proud to congratulate Andrea Hughes on her appointment to the first-ever list of neutrals published by the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the Unified Patent Court. This recognition highlights Andrea’s expertise and leadership in mediation, reflecting her commitment to fostering collaborative, effective dispute resolution.

06 May 2026
Dehns expands Norwegian presence with strategic senior patent hire in Oslo

Dehns has enhanced its Norwegian practice with the appointment of Howard Read as Patent Director in its Oslo office, building on a series of recent strategic senior hires and underlining the firm’s continued investment in Norway and the wider Nordic region.

02 May 2026
Dehns Achieves Triple Success at the Managing Intellectual Property Awards 2026

Dehns is pleased to announce that the firm achieved significant success at the Managing Intellectual Property Awards 2026, winning three prestigious awards at a ceremony held at the InterContinental London, attended by approximately 750 intellectual property professionals from around the world during the International Trademark Association Annual Conference.

07 Apr 2026
Dehns welcomes two senior leaders to accelerate strategic growth and innovation

Dehns is delighted to welcome two highly respected IP professionals who will play pivotal roles in advancing the firm’s strategic ambitions. Benoit Geurts joins as Head of IP Consulting, while Dr Coreena Brinck joins as Head of AI Development.

01 Apr 2026
Dehns announces new partner, senior associate and associate promotions

Dehns is pleased to announce a series of promotions taking effect from 1 April 2026.

31 Mar 2026
Dehns Achieves Strong UK Patent Finals Results

Dehns is pleased to report an excellent set of results in the latest UK Patent Finals examinations, with candidates delivering a strong performance across all papers. A number of candidates successfully passed all required exams at their first sitting, achieving full qualification as UK Patent Attorneys, while others completed or made significant progress towards qualification.

02 Mar 2026
EPO and UKIPO official fee increases from 1 April 2026

Most European Patent Office (EPO) official fees will increase by approximately 5% from 1 April 2026, in what the EPO’s Administrative Council has referred to as a “5% biennial inflation-based adjustment of EPO fees”.

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