Shoosmiths, which hired a six-person IP team from Locke Lord to kick-start the year, says it is not finished there
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
Coke Morgan Stewart previously spent 10 years in various USPTO roles before joining O’Melveny in 2023
The Court of Appeal said the UPC can award damages based on a national court’s infringement ruling, giving the last laugh to the lawyer who filed the case
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
The IP Federation has written to the UPC Court of Appeal’s presiding judge ahead of a crucial decision on whether in-house lawyers and attorneys can represent their employers in litigation
Exclusive data and analysis show that in-house counsel aren’t always up to speed with law firms’ sustainability practices, which can make it hard to say how satisfied they are
Goodwin’s latest PTAB hire, Theodoros Konstantakopoulos, said he was keen to work with Lori Gordon, who joined the firm last year
Senior partners at both firms said they want to capitalise on the benefits of having attorneys and lawyers working in tandem
IP litigation lawyers at European firms reveal how they are managing clients’ demands for a streamlined service by collaborating with other functions and practice areas
An injunction concerning head lice treatment, a positive ruling on access to documents, a German firm splitting, and moves involving Finnegan and Morgan Lewis were among the top stories
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
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Sponsored by MaiwaldEva Ehlich and Anja Fux of Maiwald discuss a board of appeal decision on G 2/21’s interpretation, including a critical review of the interpretation in T 116/18 while denying a request for further review -
Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyJicheng Yang and Jianhui Li of Wanhuida Intellectual Property draw on insights from CNIPA practice in discussing how different drafting approaches to crystal form patent claims impact protection scope and patent validity
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsAdirek Siriwattasit of Tilleke & Gibbins says Thailand’s new fast-track patent programme for green technologies offers accelerated examinations at no extra cost to applicants, promotes sustainable innovation, and modernises the country’s intellectual property landscape
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law says pharmaceutical R&D in South Korea should be enhanced on the introduction of a clearer legal framework that offers improved market protection for new and modified drugs
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesChiu-ling Lin of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices discusses a ruling by the Supreme Administrative Court in Taiwan that highlights the importance of claim definiteness and enabling requirements in crystalline form patent cases
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsAfter decades of debate, Vietnam has recognised the need to create a court dedicated to intellectual property matters, says Loc Xuan Le of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins
Firms explain how they question jurors and account for potential bias in trade secrets cases
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
Counsel at four firms reveal whether data on USPTO trends reflects the work they saw last year and why, despite an overall dip in PTAB activity, they are as busy as ever
Law firm sources weigh in on AI risks after a report revealed that corporations are more likely to use new tech
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Partners at Latham & Watkins and Finnegan reveal how they helped explain their client’s technology to a jury
Two partners who joined Brown Rudnick last year explain how their new firm’s venture capital experience is helping them accomplish their goals
Partners at Baker Botts explain why oral arguments were a crucial factor in convincing the Federal Circuit to affirm a lower court ruling
Finnegan partners outline how the firm determines whether AI tools are safe to use and if they are a worthwhile investment
Melissa Anyetei discusses how she’s building her practice and reveals the challenges of working at a larger firm
Speaking to Managing IP, Kathi Vidal says she’s looking forward to helping clients shape policy when she returns to Winston & Strawn
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Weekly take: What I learned after ditching litigation funding for in-house
Emily O’Neill, BAT's new head of patents, considers why the first 90 days in a new role are crucial for establishing credibility and understanding your organisation’s culture and objectives -
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: UPC shows speedy justice is a realistic goal
National courts could combat inconsistencies over the speed of judgments – and provide parties with much-needed certainty – by looking to the UPC -
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 -
Weekly take: Why the IP legal market is poised for a consolidation boom
Leaders at some IP businesses are looking to consolidate the fragmented market and, considering the benefits, their rivals may want to follow suit
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
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
Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market
The report, which is about the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC), features survey data analysis and interviews with patent practitioners
This year's report focuses on the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC) system, with survey data analysis and interviews with in-house and private practice patent practitioners
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
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
Managing IP dissects the latest IP STARS rankings for copyright and IP transactions work, the final firm rankings release of the year