Top 50
Top 50
Jeff Kuester discusses why IP is the perfect party conversation and why excitement and stress are two of a kind
IP counsel Anna Bien and global marketing manager Lesia Tarasenko explain how the brewery secured an EUTM and the lessons they learned
Federal employees, including at the USPTO, have been ordered to justify their roles by outlining what they accomplished in the last week
How regional diversity shapes in-house DEI demands
Exclusive data and analysis show why counsel in some regions may demand stronger DEI compliance from law firms than their peers elsewhere
Annual Review: Nixon Peabody’s ‘aggressive’ hiring strategy pays off
Nixon Peabody was one of the US’s most active IP recruiters in 2024, while US firms in the UK and Europe also made waves
The 50 most influential people in IP 2024
Managing IP presents the 50 individuals who exerted the most influence on IP during 2024 – with a serial trademark asserter and several IP office heads among those who made the cut
Blattman is the CEO of IPH
Elizabeth Prelogar is the US Solicitor General
Poe is executive vice president and chief legal officer at ConnectWise
Patents
A call to reinstate the European Commission's controversial SEP proposal and a trademark row involving Stanley cups were also among the top talking points
Susman Godfrey and Polsinelli secured victory for power systems manufacturer Vicor at the US International Trade Commission
Longi’s actions against JinkoSolar are the latest in a growing number of patent infringement disputes involving solar technology
David Stone, a highly influential figure at legacy firm Allen & Overy, has joined White & Case in what is a major move early in 2025
Awards
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 10 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2025
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released
With the submission deadline fast approaching, we provide some top tips on how to make your firm stand out
In-house counsel and teams can now submit information for the 20th annual Managing IP Awards programme
Copyright
Former solo practitioner Merlyne Jean-Louis explains why she moved to the newly formed Pierson Ferdinand, which operates as a virtual firm
A law firm restricting its employees’ use of AI, a leadership change at Siemens, and ‘probably’ the best trademark news Carlsberg could hope for, were among the top talking points
Judd Lauter, who helped his client get a copyright registration for a creative work comprising of AI-generated parts, explains how his team obtained the registration
The Unified Patent Court surpassing 700 cases and a row between Apple and PanOptis were among the top talking points this week
Trademarks
With the India IP office headquarters moving from Mumbai to Delhi, forum shoppers and firms in the capital could benefit
While business has been tough, foreign law firms with IP practices that have decided to stay put in China reveal why they are optimistic
Karla Hughes and Adrian Dykes also join the former global IP head as partners in London, while another partner has left for Clifford Chance
Victory at the Supreme Court marks a hattrick for Oracle, which previously won before a single judge and then an appellate bench at the Delhi High Court
Behind the case
Thomas Chartres-Moore, partner at Stephens Scown, explains how he combined the skills of his IP team with the firm's commercial team to defeat Aldi
A Boies Schiller Flexner partner explains how he helped toy company Tangle prevail in a copyright case concerning a kinetic sculpture
Partners at Latham & Watkins and Finnegan reveal how they helped explain their client’s technology to a jury
Partners at Baker Botts explain why oral arguments were a crucial factor in convincing the Federal Circuit to affirm a lower court ruling
Five minutes with
Jeff Kuester discusses why IP is the perfect party conversation and why excitement and stress are two of a kind
Paul Lee discusses moving from venture capital to IP, why lawyers are becoming more receptive to tech, and why he starts his day with a cold plunge
Amit Aswal explains why you should take on challenges early in your career and why the IP community is a strong, trustworthy network
Simona Lavagnini discusses the Greek classics, Rudyard Kipling's 'If', and how she dreams of beautiful words
Jurisdictions
Exclusives and This week in IP
Exclusives and This week in IP
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Harpreet Dhaliwal is HGF’s first lateral partner hire since it received private equity investment at the end of last year -
Mathilda Davidson, a transactional IP partner, joined the firm from Gowling WLG today, January 6
MIP Podcasts list - Horizontal Carousel
We discuss how law firms are using AI, whether remote working has resulted in cost-savings, and what corporate counsel want from their advisers when it comes to DEI
One of Managing IP’s most influential people in IP for 2024, Hurtado Rivas discusses mental health in the profession, the changing role of a trademark lawyer, and what keeps a Nestlé IP counsel busy
We discuss Managing IP’s 50 most influential people in IP list and look back on the biggest talking points in the last month
We discuss Kathi Vidal’s departure from the USPTO, how IP business Qantm is using its private equity investment, and the latest AI trends spotted by law firms
In the latest episode, we discuss why IP firms might be attractive to PE investors and bring you the latest news on submissions for next year’s IP STARS rankings
In the latest episode, we discuss our latest list of in-house rising stars and analyse developments from AI work for law firms to legal market news in Canada
In the latest episode, we discuss the newest rankings published by IP STARS and analyse developments from AI guidelines to the purchase of a law firm
In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by WIPO director general Daren Tang to discuss traditional knowledge, artificial intelligence, and bringing IP to the ‘man on the street’
In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by Gwilym Roberts and Lee Davies from the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys to discuss the UPC, IP ministers, diversity and more
In the latest episode, the team discusses the battle to take control of listed company and IP business Qantm IP, and looks at some recent hiring trends
Editorial board
Managing IP’s editorial board features senior intellectual property practitioners, both in-house and private practice, from around the world. Through their expertise, board members support our editorial coverage with regular feedback, insight and contributed articles.
Features and Special Focus
Features and Special Focus
Sponsored
Sponsored
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