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We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Laura Vartain Horn, formerly at the US Attorney’s Office, hopes to work on both trade secret and patent cases at Kirkland & Ellis
Tim Chen Saulsbury explains why single-craft artisans inspire him and how, even at home, he’s never too far from another IP lawyer
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Awards
Kilpatrick Townsend was recognised as Americas firm of the year, while patent powerhouse James Haley won a lifetime achievement award
Funders at four firms outline what could shape legal financing next year, including portfolio funding and law firms shouldering clients’ risks
Managing IP’s conference touched on topics including IoT licensing, trade secret strategies and AI inventorship
Peru adopts EPO system; Moderna says sue government; Appian awarded $2bn in trade secrets case; US senator threatens Disney copyright; Vidal announces examiner training; USPTO reveals pro bono awards
Counsel at BMO Financial Group, Atlassian and two other companies explain how industry norms, robust contracts, and thorough IP protection can help prevent infringement from collaborators
Mark Leonard will start his new position on April 25 and focus on building an in-house brand protection programme
Attorneys explain why companies must be careful when documenting trade secrets, outlining employee agreements and conducting trainings
Attorneys at Relativity Space, Honeywell and Lam Research say there’s a greater demand than supply for lawyers who can provide day-to-day trade secret advisory services
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Interviews; Exclusives
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
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
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