We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
The failed attempt by India’s IP office to process trademark applications faster shows the country needs more future-proof solutions
Kelly McManus discusses how IP management companies have evolved over the years and reveals her biggest inspiration
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Bereskin & Parr will now merge with Smart & Biggar, another IPH-owned Canadian firm
Members of the IP teams are involved in the ‘historic’ $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, which produces plant-based food
Corey Leggett, who joined Nixon Peabody from Hogan Lovells, hopes to contribute to the continued growth of the IP litigation practice
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
Tod Melgar said he was also intrigued by the size of Lippes Mathias's intellectual property practice and its patent prosecution team
Managing IP dissects the latest IP STARS rankings for copyright and IP transactions work, the final firm rankings release of the year
The firms hailed the benefits of cross-practice expertise, though profit dipped slightly at Mishcon
Firms such as Bird & Bird and Taylor Wessing have reported rising profits and highlighted the role of high-profile IP disputes and hires
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsGiang Hoang Bach of T&G Law Firm LLC, the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins, considers why administrative measures dominate intellectual property rights infringement responses in Vietnam -
Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsRochmali Zultan and Annisa Syaharani of Tilleke & Gibbins say a Constitutional Court decision could inspire parties with trademark interests to pursue the revocation of intellectual property law provisions and lead to legal uncertainty
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula, Abhishek Nangia, and Shakti Priyan Nair of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys outline various progressive and business-friendly changes under the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, but identify several potential issues
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherMatthew Costard of Spoor & Fisher Jersey provides a guide to the key updates as Rwanda expands the scope of its intellectual property protection regime
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersGüldeniz Doğan Alkan and Dilan Sıla Kayalıca of Gün + Partners consider two recent rulings by the Turkish Court of Cassation that underline the importance of vested rights in Turkish trademark law
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Sponsored by Bugnion SpAAndrea Cappai of Bugnion SpA considers the strengths and weaknesses of GlobalBlock and GlobalBlock+ as trademark protection tools and draws comparisons with several other options in the quest for a unified solution
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law explains why strategic trademark management plans have become more important than ever as a new system is brought in to address the issue of senior conflicting mark rejections
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesJulia Y M Hung of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices offers insights from a case concerning the use of a mark in a slightly different form from a registered trademark
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsWaralee Sripawadkul of Tilleke & Gibbins reports that the introduction of new procedures has significantly expedited the resolution of trademark disputes in Thailand and created a more efficient system – in non-complex cases, at least
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Sponsored by Red PointsJoin MIP and Red Points at 5pm BST (6pm CEST) on June 27 2024 to hear how your company can protect its intellectual property despite an increase in counterfeiting, as demonstrated through case studies involving well-known brands
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsKhemphet Phonphakdy and Saithong Rattana of Tilleke & Gibbins summarise the changes under the latest revision as Laos aims to attract foreign investment and align its intellectual property laws with international standards
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysA decision by the High Court of Delhi has confirmed that the denigration of another brand in comparative advertising crosses the line, say Ranjan Narula and Daleep Kumar of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys
Law firm sources weigh in on AI risks after a report revealed that corporations are more likely to use new tech
Robert Reading of Clarivate examines years’ worth of trademark data in the EU and US, predicting what it might mean for brands
Unless record numbers of applications are filed in the next two months, filings could be down year-on-year by the biggest margin since 1996
Filings by Chinese applicants before CNIPA, EUIPO, UKIPO, and USPTO dropped between 15% and 39%, but local lawyers don’t think it’s a bad thing
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Ashton Chantrielle discusses why her job does not involve making coffee and reveals that, in another life, she would have worked in a plant nursery
Carmen Castellano discusses her passion for photography, fitting piano recitals around work, and having three cups of coffee before 9am
James Tumbridge talks about advising the government on AI and why his day could start with the police and end with legal networking
Vincent Brault tells us how he fits kitesurfing into his lunchtime routine and why IP is no longer seen as ‘nerdy’
Johan Åberg reveals why IP lawyers need the analytical skills of a chess master and the concentration of a circus plate-spinner
The new head of Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick outlines his vision for the firm and explains why D&I measures need constant work
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Weekly take: Ex-law firm partner’s suspension reignites age-old problem
The suspension of a former Bird & Bird partner for inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague shows the legal profession still has far to go -
Weekly take: IP firms’ ‘mega-merger’ may have prompted fresh starts
A&O Shearman was one of two firms that saw several IP partners depart in the first six months of 2024, but it is still early days -
Weekly take: Khaleesi row shows need for government IP training
Six-year-old Khaleesi’s holiday was halted because the UK’s Passport Office said her name violated a Game of Thrones trademark -
Weekly take: Why lawyers must give themselves a break
Penelope Aspinall, mental health consultant at wellbeing charity Jonathan’s Voice, explains the importance of taking time out of work -
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
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
In the final episode of 2023, the team discusses our Top 50 and the biggest IP events of the year
Managing IP speaks to IP academic and lecturer Olga Gurgula about the European Commission’s proposed compulsory licensing rules
Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
Our list includes five notable individuals, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Our list includes six IP authorities, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
The winners of our Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 will be revealed during a ceremony in Malaysia on September 26
For its latest rankings reveal, Managing IP’s accreditation title IP STARS recognises women leaders and outlines which firms and practitioners are climbing the ranks
With more than 250 winners recognised during the ceremony, there are many reasons to be positive about the health of the IP industry in EMEA
The firm was among multiple winners at a record-breaking 2024 ceremony held in London on April 11