Brigitte Spiegeler discusses her love of litigation, and why her day always starts by the sea
The winners of the awards will be revealed at a gala dinner in New York City
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
The court, which has handed down one of the highest ever IP damages awards in India, held Amazon liable for infringing the 'Beverly Hills Polo Club' trademark
Exclusive data and analysis reveal the interplay between costs transparency and other factors in helping South African counsel pick their external advisers
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
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 10 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2025
Karla Hughes and Adrian Dykes also join the former global IP head as partners in London, while another partner has left for Clifford Chance
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
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
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
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersGüldeniz Doğan Alkan and Dilan Sıla Kayalıca of Gün + Partners highlight a Turkish Court of Cassation ruling that shows how a trademark owner’s actions – or inaction – can limit courts’ boundaries in assessing similarity -
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
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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 RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysIndia’s rapidly expanding pet food industry presents several intellectual property challenges. Ranjan Narula and Shipra Alisha Philip of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys explore the landscape and provide insights into strategies for market players
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Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisManolis Metaxakis of Patrinos & Kilimiris Law Offices considers the implications of the EUIPO ruling in favour of the Hellenic Republic concerning the validity of the ‘TurkAegean’ trademark
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherJen Colantoni of Spoor & Fisher summarises Libya’s new $2,000 annual trademark renewal fee for foreign applicants and alerts brand owners to several strategic considerations
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
Law firm sources weigh in on AI risks after a report revealed that corporations are more likely to use new tech
Robert Reading of Clarivate examines years’ worth of trademark data in the EU and US, predicting what it might mean for brands
Unless record numbers of applications are filed in the next two months, filings could be down year-on-year by the biggest margin since 1996
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
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
Scott Palmer, who took 16 lawyers with him when he moved from Perkins Coie to Loeb & Loeb, reveals how his Beijing-based team has hit the ground running
Lucy Wheatley, partner at McGuireWoods, discusses the challenges of explaining trademarks to a jury and reveals a logistical hurdle she had to navigate
Five members of Qantm’s leadership team, including its new managing director, discuss how the business is operating under private equity ownership and reveal expansion plans
Simona Lavagnini discusses the Greek classics, Rudyard Kipling's 'If', and how she dreams of beautiful words
Managing IP’s Asia-Pacific Practitioner of the Year, Karen Abraham, shares lessons from her 35-year career about how women lawyers can work their way up
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Weekly take: A&O’s IP reorg moves up a gear with Stone departure
David Stone, a highly influential figure at legacy firm Allen & Overy, has joined White & Case in what is a major move early in 2025 -
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 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: Consolidation and IP transactions in firms’ 2025 sights
If 2024 is anything to go by, the next 12 months could see more IP firms seek investment opportunities while IP lawyers are increasingly likely to work alongside other functions -
Weekly take: Why new hub will keep mental health front of mind
Penelope Aspinall, of wellbeing charity Jonathan’s Voice, explains why a newly published mental health hub for the IP community could prove to be a vital resource
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