A blow for Getty ahead of its AI showdown with Stability AI and a licensing deal between Nokia and Samsung were among the big talking points this week
An intervention by Dyson into the UK’s patent box regime and a report unveiling the major SEP owners were among the big talking points this week
With the threshold for proving copyright infringement by AI tools clearer than ever, 2025 could answer some of the key questions
Sources in the US, UK, and Australia hope that pressing questions surrounding AI and patent eligibility will finally be answered this year
Demand for specialists is increasing as IP plays an ever-bigger role in deals and financial transactions
A meeting between the EPO and Ericsson, Paul McCartney weighing in on AI and copyright, and a law firm’s STEM pledge were among the top talking points
David Parrish expects AI to be among the major talking points for a newly formed committee aimed at protecting the interests of London-based IP practitioners, firms, and their clients
Suspicions concerning AI in the legal space, and another copyright win for Ed Sheeran were among the biggest IP developments this week
Ceyda Maisami explains why HP is becoming more vocal in its SEP arguments and reveals why the company has transformed the way it engages with outside counsel
Lawyers at Dentons unpick the findings of a survey that revealed that businesses tend to focus on reactive rather than proactive use of AI when performing IP evaluations
A former Fish & Richardson attorney explains why his new firm’s offering led him to make his first-ever move
The bank announced that its AI and machine learning patents and applications have increased by 94% in the past two years
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Sponsored by CASKathy Van der Herten and Don Swartwout of CAS discuss the benefits and challenges of using emerging technologies to help with IP searches
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Shipra Alisha Philip of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys explore the factors driving rapid growth in India's medical tourism industry as fraudulent healthcare providers attempt to cash in
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Sponsored by Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilIn the first of two interviews with key figures at IPHatch competition winners, Managing IP hears how intellectual property has played an integral role in an algorithmic trading company’s growth
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsJames Davies and Vishen Pillay at Adams & Adams discuss IP protection strategies and ownership considerations for AI
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsWerina Griffiths and Nontando Tusi at Adams & Adams discuss the implications of the adoption of AI in Africa and globally
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Sponsored by MaiwaldSimon Lud of Maiwald explains how a German court judgment is advantageous for patent applications in the fields of artificial intelligence and quantum computing
A significant SEP win for Huawei and a tobacco trademark victory for law firm Venable were among the big talking points this week
US attorneys weigh in on the rise of AI, fee increases, and other issues to watch in 2025
A UK government consultation on AI and copyright, a patent blow for Lenovo and a trademark row over cider were among the big talking points this week
US counsel review the key copyright and trademark trends of 2024, including generative AI disputes and SCOTUS cases
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Finnegan partners outline how the firm determines whether AI tools are safe to use and if they are a worthwhile investment
Ahsan Shaikh at McDermott reveals how the firm is using three AI tools, including one for drafting patent applications
Louis-Pierre Gravelle discusses why he didn’t want to be part of the newly acquired Bereskin & Parr and the opportunities he’s eyeing at his new home, Dipchand
David Singer discusses architecture, flipping burgers on a barbecue, and why he has a plate full of litigation
Partners at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune say AI and the UPC are providing new business opportunities and reveal why flexibility is key to retaining talent
James Tumbridge talks about advising the government on AI and why his day could start with the police and end with legal networking
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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 EPO should avoid bad optics of ‘special treatment’
The EPO’s reallocation of certain patent applications could have legitimate reasons, but a clearer message would help avoid scrutiny -
Weekly take: UK election is coming, but don’t expect IP news
A new government will be formed in the UK next week, but IP is again being overlooked despite there being plenty of issues to address -
Weekly take: OpenAI must be denied free rein over copyright-protected works
It’s unfair to expect artists and authors to give up their rights when tech companies won’t make any concessions when others use their creations -
Weekly take: Contrasting AI copyright decisions show need for harmonisation
In the space of two weeks the US and China have handed down opposing rulings on copyright eligibility of AI-assisted works, so where do we go from here?
In an interview, Ankit Sahni says legal recognition of emerging tech is important for incentivising innovation and meeting new-age commercial needs
UKIPO CEO Tim Moss speaks to Managing IP about moving past Brexit, and champions the relevance of IP in government policy
Mary Rasenberger talks about her work protecting authors’ rights, the CASE Act, and why we shouldn’t expect the next Great American Novel to come from AI
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses AI clarifications from India and the US, and previews the upcoming Managing IP Awards for EMEA and the Americas