Boies Schiller Flexner joins forces with Grünecker to target Skechers in Europe following US lawsuit
Helen Mutimer discusses how the firm’s IP advisory services are filling a gap in the market, and why life sciences work is soaring
In major recent developments, a confidentiality request was rejected, Samsung and its representative A&O Shearman secured a partial win, and EIP made a new hire
The firm said revenue from its ‘refreshed and expanded’ IP team increased by 4% in FY25
As revenue reporting season hits full stride, firms have made a point of highlighting the successes of their IP teams as they take centre stage in big-ticket work
GSK and CureVac will together receive $740 million, as well as royalties on sales of COVID-19 vaccines in the US
News of a trade secrets leak involving TSMC and an action in Japan against AI startup Perplexity were also among the top talking points
IP and commercial lawyers help ITV Studios acquire majority stake in Spanish production company Plano a Plano
The newly merged firm, formally announced on August 4, will have a combined revenue of around $3 billion and 40 IP partners
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
Tim Gilman, who joined Kasowitz alongside three other partners, says he is excited to be part of the firm’s ‘elite’ litigation team
A backlash against a White House video promoting deportation and Casalonga opening a new office in Düsseldorf were also among the top talking points
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Sponsored by Bugnion SpAAndrea Delbarba and Claudia Finetti of Bugnion SpA explain how supplementary protection certificates extend pharmaceutical patent protection, the role of paediatric extensions, and recent Italian clarifications on fees and regulatory processes -
Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesRan Wang of Liu, Shen & Associates outlines the guidance the cited cases offer on issues such as patent evaluation reports, infringement judgments after invalidation, use environment features, and amendment rules
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdSeiko Hidaka of Bird & Bird and Kento Sumi, currently seconded to Bird & Bird, analyse a landmark decision in a standard-essential patent case and its implications for licensing practices and future litigation in Japan
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyJicheng Yang of Wanhuida Intellectual Property considers whether a notable Beijing Intellectual Property Court decision signals a change to assessing inventive step in polymorph patents in China
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha R Hechanova, Brenda P Rivera, and Maricris V Faderugao of Hechanova Group examine new trademark and patent representative rules aimed at professionalising intellectual property services and aligning with global standards
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law analyses a ruling that clarifies the scope of patent infringement, territoriality limits, and research exemptions in a cross-border dispute over Pfizer’s pneumococcal vaccine
Firms reflect on how they’re managing their design patent practices as brands seek to enforce their rights at the Northern District of Illinois and beyond
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
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
MBIP principals Andy Mukherji and Ellen Reid discuss the firm’s combination with Jones Tulloch and reveal why younger firms stand to gain from AI demand
Bradford Newman, who has joined the firm’s new Silicon Valley office as head of complex technology disputes, discusses plans to build the practice group and attract local talent
Powell Gilbert lawyers reveal how they navigated parallel EPO proceedings and collaborated with European peers to come out on top in the Nordic-Baltic Division’s first judgment
Stephen Yang joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to explain why his role requires him to wear many hats
Litigator Neel Chatterjee, who has joined the firm as a co-leader of the IP team, reveals tech ambitions and expansion plans
Working with Harvey and Microsoft, the firm has been at the forefront of developing AI tools for its lawyers, and is now exploring new projects and business models
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Weekly take: Why law firms and in-house can gain from adding value
Value-added services give in-house counsel the satisfaction that they are getting more value for money, while law firms get the opportunity to win more work -
Weekly take: UPC hiring boom shows the stakes have been upped
A swathe of UPC-related hires suggests firms are taking the forum seriously, as questions over the transitional stage begin -
Weekly take: Crying at work should not be a story
The insensitive reaction to a UK politician crying on TV proves we have a long way to go before we can say we are tackling workplace wellbeing -
Weekly take: Why it's crucial to avoid a Rolls-Royce style IP nightmare
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Weekly take: Why ranked firms and practitioners have reason to feel proud
Today’s rankings release marks a special moment in Managing IP’s calendar, and lawyers should feel proud of their achievements
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
We discuss Managing IP’s 50 most influential people in IP list and look back on the biggest talking points in the last month
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
The Life Sciences Awards announces the winners for the 6th annual awards
More than 80 women have entered the list this year, which includes trailblazing practitioners from more than 50 jurisdictions
Eva-Maria Strobel reveals some of the firm’s IP achievements and its approach to client relationships
Clemens Heusch, head of global litigation and dispute resolution at Nokia, tells us why open conversations – and respectful challenges – lead to the best results