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    • Wednesday, 8 February, 2023
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    • Tuesday, 6 December, 2022
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      Credit Suisse agrees deal to use First Boston brand on spun-off arm

      Plan back on track to put historic name on restructured capital markets and advisory business after trademark dispute

    • Thursday, 17 June, 2021
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      Delayed Europe patent court launch prolongs frustration

      On-off development of Unified Patent Court has been a rollercoaster for legal community

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      Inventors learn to deploy their assets as collateral

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