Managing IP publishes its eighth annual list of the 50 most influential people in IP
A recent ruling by the EPO on the patentability of software has done little to close the gap between EPO and UK interpretations of the law. Gwilym Roberts and Gareth Fennell explain where that leaves would-be applicants
IP owners often cooperate with business rivals to make their shared battle against fakes more effective. But staying on the right side of competition rules is vital. David Latham, Suzanne Rab and Laura Whiting provide a guide to getting the balance right
Managing IP celebrated the winners of its 2010 awards at a dinner at the Dorchester, London
Korean companies have traditionally been defendants in cases before the US International Trade Commission. Now they are likely to be plaintiffs. Alexander Koff considers whether Chinese businesses can make the same transition
The decision by a New York court in Myriad earlier this year left applicants facing an uphill battle to patent gene sequences. Michael Gollin and Rae Fischer explain how IP owners in the biotech sector can maximise protection for their innovations
The US Supreme Court has issued its decision on business method patents in Bilski v Kappos. Eileen McDermott asked a wide range of practitioners what the ruling means for patent applicants across a range of industries
The ITC, litigation strategies, trade mark protection and of course the Bilski decision were the hot topics at last month’s first China-International IP Forum. Peter Ollier reports from Beijing
Telecom companies have been battling for the lead in the smartphone market since 2001. This year alone has seen almost every major US smartphone company sued. Below we provide a roundup of some key smartphone developments throughout the decade
My company wants to set up a website or blog that allows the public to post their own content. How do I make sure we are not held liable for any IP infringements?
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February 2012
Patent survey 2012
Managing IP ranks the leading patent firms around the world
Will the new post grant and inter partes review proceedings result in more litigators practising pro hac vice before the USPTO?