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Patric David discusses the diverse nature of IP law, five key characteristics behind a successful IP lawyer, and his love for tech
Patent attorney Joanne van Harmelen reflects on how her move from full-service firm ENSafrica to IP outfit Adams & Adams has affected her practice
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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 -
Sponsored by Spoor & FisherNew patent and utility model procedures and updated fees form part of a legislative update to the Bangui Agreement that became effective in the new year, explains Craig Kahn of Spoor & Fisher Jersey
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherMatthew Costard of Spoor & Fisher Jersey considers application of the Madrid Protocol across Africa as Ethiopia’s intellectual property practice looks set to move closer to global standards
OpenAI's latest arguments at the Delhi High Court and a victory for Under Armour were also among the top talking points this week
Heath Hoglund talks about the value proposition of patent pools and why it went ahead with its first-ever series of pool meetings in China
The deal could mean that hundreds of licensees in the pool would have access to a broader range of VVC patents
Tilleke & Gibbins’s Indonesia director explains why the firm’s regional presence is a blessing, the threat posed by new practices, and where she sees opportunities
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Sponsored by Uni-intel Patent and Trademark Law FirmGump Wang of Uni-intel Patent and Trademark Law Firm explores the strategic value of utility models, which have strong enforcement potential and play a crucial role in China’s patent system
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Sponsored by AFD China Intellectual Property Law OfficeLinlin Sun and Xia Zheng of AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office cite two key Chinese Supreme People’s Court cases to clarify the conditions under which supplementary experimental data is accepted
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Sponsored by DEQI Intellectual Property Law CorporationChen Shihua of DEQI Intellectual Property Law Corporation explains China's patent term compensation system, which includes a patent term adjustment for delays and a patent term extension for pharmaceutical patents requiring regulatory approval
Börge Seeger reveals the similarities between IP strategy and F1, and opines on bookshops, espresso machines, and late-night emails
Microsoft allegedly uses the HEVC technology in a range of products and offers an extension as an add-on
As we build up to another busy year for the IP STARS rankings and our Managing IP Awards, we assess some of the major IP firms and trends in Germany
The firm, which appointed three IP partners from A&O Shearman, wants to develop a tier one practice in Europe
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Sponsored by MaiwaldWilhelm Eger of Maiwald Intellectual Property examines how the Pemetrexed case has influenced European approaches to patent infringement under the doctrine of equivalency and how numbers and measurements are addressed
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Sponsored by MaiwaldGerman courts are now permitting the service of claims on Chinese respondents by publication to ensure effective legal protection. Marco Stief of Maiwald contrasts this approach with the Unified Patent Court’s stricter stance
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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
The LMG Life Sciences Awards is thrilled to present the shortlist for the 2024 Ameicas Awards
Counsel discuss upcoming AI and data privacy legislation and what they’ve learned since Chile joined the Madrid Protocol
Dannemann Siemsen’s platforms, which have AI components, will help manage data from Brazil’s IP office and analyse PCT trends
IP STARS, Managing IP’s accreditation title, reveals its latest rankings for trademark work, including which firms are on the up
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Sponsored by Daniel LawIt is not uncommon to hear that design protection is often underestimated or even forgotten compared to other forms of IP, like trademarks, patents, and copyright. In Brazil, that seems to be the case when you compare the average of 6,000+ design applications filed annually, with the 245,000+ trademarks and 28,000+ patents filings.
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Sponsored by Daniel LawBrazil is one of the newest members of the Madrid Protocol. It has been part of the protocol since October 2 2019. An international system was long overdue and less than 10 months in it has received 5,500+ BR designations, covering 13,300+ classes.
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Sponsored by OLIVARESUnfortunately, Mexico remains on the Watch List of the Annual Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy compiled by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). In this document, the United States government reviews and evaluates the protection actions that governments have taken to fight against counterfeits and piracy. The document concluded that the Mexican government has so far not adequately implemented the necessary actions for the protection of intellectual property rights.
As the crisis in Gaza worsens every day, firms should think about how they can help
The LMG Life Sciences Awards is thrilled to present the shortlist for the 2024 EMEA Awards.
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 11 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2024
The firm, which formed from a merger between Brandit and tech company Ports Group last year, said Dubai is a hub for innovation and growth
Wendy Heilbut of Heilbut LLP explains some of the hidden risks of using AI to help create a new brand
The law firms that signed an amicus brief in support of others under attack must be lauded, but more large firms should join them
Lisa Kobialka, partner at Kramer Levin, believes the combination will better position the group to work on multi-jurisdictional disputes
US firms have been on top of the lateral hiring market and performed strongly in Managing IP's Americas Awards and the IP STARS rankings, a trend that could continue this year
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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 Ropes & GrayLawyers from Ropes & Gray joined Managing IP to discuss licensing negotiation groups
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Sponsored by CASPatent landscape analysis helps R&D teams identify trends, optimise resources, and seize innovation opportunities. This article, originally published by CAS, explains how to leverage the right tools to stay ahead of the competition
