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IP leaders met in San Francisco this week to discuss patent pools, SEP licensing, and how shifting geopolitics is shaping the future of innovation
View the 2025 Social Impact shortlist celebrating the region's change-makers
News of Elon Musk’s xAI suing OpenAI and the latest statistics from UK’s patent box system were also among the top talking points
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Our exclusive survey reveals German firms are failing to manage costs and develop young talent, but some counsel believe this is happening behind the scenes -
Our 'Women in IP' page showcases our new interview series with female leaders, as well as all our other content celebrating women in the profession
Patents
Achim Krebs of HGF and Filip De Corte of Syngenta provide an overview of compensatory term rights for plant protection products around the world
Oliver Yaros, leader of Mayer Brown's London IP practice, explains what IP practitioners need to consider
Cassandra Hill of Mishcon de Reya explains why the firm remains committed to diversity targets and why others should follow suit
International intellectual property experts will be addressing AI, the Unified Patent Court, monetisation strategies, and more at the event in Munich in November
Copyright
News of Bird & Bird launching a new office and InterDigital appointing a new chief licensing officer were also among the top talking points
A lot of the reporting around the Anthropic settlement misses something critical: it isn’t that relevant to AI training, argues Rebecca Newman at Addleshaw Goddard
Simon Tønners explains why IP provides the chance to work with some of the most passionate, risk-taking, and emotionally invested clients
News of a litigation funder suing its co-founder and a law firm over trade secrets infringement, and a strategic hire by Womble Bond Dickinson were also among the top talking points
Trademarks
UK-headquartered Com Laude, which provides domain name-related services, says the deal will mark a ‘transformative combination’
Gateley has acquired Groom Wilkes & Wright to add to its two previous IP-related acquisitions
In an exclusive interview, Rouse CEO Luke Minford, Arnold & Siedsma managing partner Steve Duxbury, and Wrays executive chairman Gary Cox discuss plans to build the world’s first ‘truly integrated’ global IP services business
To mark the EUIPO having processed five million EUTM and REUD applications, Managing IP speaks to the most prolific representatives to uncover how they stay at the top of their game
Awards
View the 2025 Social Impact shortlist celebrating the region's change-makers
The LMG Life Sciences Awards announces the 2025 winners for the 13th annual awards!
The winners will be revealed during a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on November 6
The Life Sciences Awards announces the winners for the 6th annual awards
The 50 most influential people in IP 2024
Managing IP presents the 50 individuals who exerted the most influence on IP during 2024 – with a serial trademark asserter and several IP office heads among those who made the cut
Blattman is the CEO of IPH
Stelling is a co-founder of Brand Action
Tian is an IP director at Geely Auto Group
Behind the case
Brian Horne reveals how his team secured a favourable damages outcome in a patent and trade secrets case involving X-ray technology
Partners at law firm Silva reveal how their recent geographical indication win in India for Chilean Pisco paves the way for future victories internationally
Masaki Mikami of Marks IP explains how he helped prove acquired distinctiveness to secure protection for 'Pocky' in Japan
Rothwell Figg partner Leo Loughlin discusses the importance of pro bono work and why ‘For the Kids’ should not be monopolised for trademark purposes
Five minutes with
Beatriz Lima joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss a recent victory at the Unified Patent Court and the challenges of establishing your own firm
Simon Tønners explains why IP provides the chance to work with some of the most passionate, risk-taking, and emotionally invested clients
Youngmin Park joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss learning languages, moonlighting as a drummer, and why late is better than never
Tarun Gandhi joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss the biggest misconception about IP, the importance of staying curious, and his biggest inspiration
Jurisdictions
Exclusives and This week in IP
Exclusives and This week in IP
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Firm says the hire of Laura Ramsay will help consolidate its position as a ‘market leader’ for premium IP work
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The 105-year-old IP firm Wrays and related business Aperture Insight will join Rouse but operate independently
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We preview Managing IP’s ‘IP Ones to Watch’ list, meet our newest recruit, and look back over the final law firm rankings release of the year
Managing IP will help mark IP Inclusive’s 10th anniversary by co-hosting a new podcast series covering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the IP profession
Heli Pihlajamaa, the EPO’s principal director for patent law and procedures, joins us to take stock of the unitary patent following its second anniversary
IP leaders at Brandsmiths and Bird & Bird, who were on opposing sides at the UK Supreme Court in Iconix v Dream Pairs, unpick the landmark case and its ramifications
We review the latest batch of IP STARS rankings, analyse a major law firm collaboration following the opening of India’s legal market, and look at why Canadian brands are promoting ‘Canadianness’
Etienne Sanz de Acedo discusses the association’s three-year plan, what he is looking forward to in San Diego, and why London came calling for 2026
Hugues Derème, director general of the Benelux IP Office, unveils his vision for the region, how to improve IP awareness, and use of AI
We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special
We discuss how law firms are using AI, whether remote working has resulted in cost-savings, and what corporate counsel want from their advisers when it comes to DEI
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
Editorial board
Managing IP’s editorial board features senior intellectual property practitioners, both in-house and private practice, from around the world. Through their expertise, board members support our editorial coverage with regular feedback, insight and contributed articles.
Features and Special Focus
Features and Special Focus
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsLauren Ross and Melissa Morris of Adams & Adams discuss the strategic opportunities and challenges in protecting non-traditional trademarks across the continent’s diverse legal and regulatory landscape
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarSamta Mehra and Raashi Jain of Remfry & Sagar examine the clarification provided by the High Court of Bombay on design infringement and passing off in a case involving neck pillows
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Sponsored by That.LegalGillian Tan of That.Legal explains how the Singapore High Court’s ruling in a Louis Vuitton trademark infringement case strengthens brand owners’ position and demonstrates the power of statutory damages as a deterrent
