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Research for the annual Women in Business Law Awards has begun – submit your entries by February 28
It is time to submit nominations for the sixth annual Life Sciences Awards EMEA
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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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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The court announcing it will follow the EPO on inventive step, a case with a Chinese element, and three big settlements were among the top talking points this fortnight
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

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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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    The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (the IMPI) denied applications for the mark "Pinche Gringo BBQ" and design to Daniel Andrew Defossey and Roberto Luna Aceves, on the grounds of Article 4 of the Industrial Property Law (LPI). It stated that the mark was contrary to public order, morality and good customs. The term "Pinche" is a pejorative word and "Gringo" refers to a person born in the United States, especially one who is English-speaking. However, interestingly, the real meaning of "Pinche" is a person who provides services in the kitchen or an assistant cook.
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    The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has introduced its long-awaited plan to solve its patent backlog, a project called the "Preliminary Standardised Office Action Program". The idea is to reduce backlog by 80% over the next two years – after which the PTO estimates it will take under 24 months to examine new applications.




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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