A copyright campaign against tech companies, an INTA resolution on deepfakes, and a designs survey by the UKIPO were also among the top talking points
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
Former solo practitioner Merlyne Jean-Louis explains why she moved to the newly formed Pierson Ferdinand, which operates as a virtual firm
David Stone, a highly influential figure at legacy firm Allen & Overy, has joined White & Case in what is a major move early in 2025
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 10 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2025
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
Eric Lee says the firm’s thought leadership on artificial intelligence convinced him to move
Law firms are developing AI tools to improve productivity and efficiency – and that is having an impact on patent and trademark work
OpenAI’s accusation against Chinese AI tool DeepSeek and a significant licensing deal for Nokia were among the top talking points this week
A complaint by the European Commission over China’s SEP practices and news of a new president at Nokia Technologies were among the top talking points this week
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsVictoria MacLeod of Tilleke & Gibbins says compromises are the likely outcome as Thailand considers EU proposals concerning issues such as copyright duration and patent protection terms -
Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsVietnam’s intellectual property landscape will be reshaped by ministry mergers and streamlined courts, say Linh Duy Mai and Giang Hoang Bach of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate of Tilleke & Gibbins
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng, Lian Xue, and Yetong Liu of Tahota Law Firm examine whether the model constitutes a monopolistic agreement and draw on the US approach to suggest several changes that could facilitate fair competition
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng of Tahota Law Firm concludes a two-part series on intellectual property protection in China by looking at copyright, unfair competition, and a change to the appeals procedure for technology-related disputes
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Shipra Alisha Philip of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys analyse how a US ruling could affect digital libraries, e-book licensing, and public access to knowledge in India
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsJames Davies and Vishen Pillay at Adams & Adams discuss IP protection strategies and ownership considerations for AI
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
The CCB has dismissed 68.6% of its now-closed cases for non-compliance and another 9% for lack of proof or waiver of service
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
A Boies Schiller Flexner partner explains how he helped toy company Tangle prevail in a copyright case concerning a kinetic sculpture
Simona Lavagnini discusses the Greek classics, Rudyard Kipling's 'If', and how she dreams of beautiful words
Kelly McManus discusses how IP management companies have evolved over the years and reveals her biggest inspiration
Carmen Castellano discusses her passion for photography, fitting piano recitals around work, and having three cups of coffee before 9am
Vincent Brault tells us how he fits kitesurfing into his lunchtime routine and why IP is no longer seen as ‘nerdy’
The managing partner of Martini Manna & Partners explains the key factors that contributed to the firm being recognised in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024 and considers the latest intellectual property trends
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Weekly take: How to play your part in the mental health conversation
Barbara Lawton, a counsellor and mental health trainer at wellbeing charity Jonathan’s Voice, outlines tips for engaging with vulnerable people -
Weekly take: why OpenAI’s feud with DeepSeek should excite IP enthusiasts
OpenAI’s claims that China’s DeepSeek violated its proprietary technology should prompt the US company to rethink its past actions -
Weekly take: Why IP ‘deals’ specialists are the hottest ticket in town
At least four firms have made investments in transactional IP lawyers to help push deals in the life sciences and other tech sectors over the line -
Weekly take: Law firms must call out clients’ unethical behaviour
A lawyer firing Meta as a client has reinforced why the industry should not shy away from losing business from those with questionable ethical standards, even if it comes at a cost -
Weekly take: Why 2025 could bring relief to AI copyright woes
With the threshold for proving copyright infringement by AI tools clearer than ever, 2025 could answer some of the key questions
We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special
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
Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
Our list includes 21 industry leaders, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Our list includes nine judges, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
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
Firms are invited to participate in the research process for the 2025 Managing IP Awards programme and IP STARS rankings