Renowned litigator Tim Powell, who helped found Powell Gilbert in 2007, is the latest in a string of hires for the US firm
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
The termination of the USPTO's programme ends one way of requesting reviews of claim amendments, but counsel have other options
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
While some UK IP attorney firms have hired solicitors, others believe focusing on their strengths is the key to success – including at the UPC
Sources say an IT agreement between the UPC and EPO should fix long-standing CMS problems and is an opportunity to introduce new features
Daniel Wise at Carpmaels & Ransford explains how he helped secure the first UPC revocation ruling on behalf of Sanofi and Regeneron against Amgen
Mercedes-Benz, Dolby Laboratories, and Panasonic discuss the merits and drawbacks of the USPTO's terminal disclaimer proposal
Counsel in the US and Europe assess the trademark and copyright developments that have stood out in the first half of 2024
Lawyers at Tomkins and Bomhard IP explain how they finally secured victory over McDonald’s in long-running ‘Big Mac’ trademark dispute
The Grand Board said the applied-for mark would ‘trivialise’ one of the deadliest pandemics in history
Cross-border judicial collaboration and EU copyright were hot topics on the second day of the EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference
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Sponsored by InspicosJakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S discusses a technical board of appeal referral that deals with the issue of entitlement to priority -
Sponsored by MaiwaldMatthias Hoffmann of Maiwald discusses the uncertainty over the transfer of priority rights and the joint applicants approach at the EPO
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarRitushka Negi and Mandeep Kaur Gill of Remfry & Sagar discuss patent filing trends in India and the progress of optical fibre technology
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesJun-yan Wu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices discusses the changes to Taiwan’s Accelerated Examination Programme
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Sponsored by Bridgeon Law FirmYouping Ma and Abbie Li of Bridgeon Law Firm analyse a registered trademark case and explain why it is of great significance for foreign enterprises in China
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Sponsored by Bridgeon Law FirmYouping Ma and Junying Cao of Bridgeon Law Firm discuss China’s active application of blockchain technology in the field of copyright protection
New guidelines from Canada's IP office will outline how specific IP owners must be when listing goods and services in applications
The EPO’s reallocation of certain patent applications could have legitimate reasons, but a clearer message would help avoid scrutiny
Companies including Siemens, Bayer and Ericsson say they just want ‘thorough and complete’ examinations after an EPO memo suggests an ‘arbitrary’ reallocation of applications
The failed attempt by India’s IP office to process trademark applications faster shows the country needs more future-proof solutions
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
In an exclusive interview, Michael Schwager discusses the office’s AI use as well as some of the thorny issues it faces, including patent protection for computer-implemented inventions
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
The new executive director explains why he’s 'totally in favour' of using AI and how he plans to get the office’s budget back on track
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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: Is ‘covidiot’ morally worse than ‘fuck you’?
Decisions by the EUIPO appeal boards on contentious trademarks prompt the need for a rethink on morality -
Weekly take: EU SEP debate swerves crucial innovation factor
Rob Stien, chief communications and public policy officer at InterDigital, says the EU has forgotten innovators while trying to solve an issue that doesn’t exist -
Weekly take: ‘Ridiculous’ Cambridge University TM cost shows need for caution
A hefty bill for a Cambridge-based company that fought a trademark opposition filed by the University of Cambridge shows why firms must ensure costs don’t spiral -
Weekly take: SEP owners must hold fire on EU reform excitement
A draft opinion by the Committee on International Trade suggested various tweaks to the proposed SEP overhaul, but any concrete changes are way off
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
The winner of Managing IP’s Life Achievement Award discusses 50 years in IP law and how even he can’t avoid imposter syndrome
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
Managing IP’s Max Walters appeared on the latest episode of ‘Two IPs in a pod’, a regular podcast hosted by the UK patent attorney body, to discuss AI, awards and more
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses standard-essential patent developments so far this year and delves into law firm hiring strategies
UKIPO CEO Tim Moss speaks to Managing IP about moving past Brexit, and champions the relevance of IP in government policy
More collaboration with the USPTO and implementing the CASE Act are some of Shira Perlmutter’s priorities as register of copyrights
