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
Mercedes Bullrich looks back on her career and explains how a life shaped by fresh starts will help her develop a new firm
News of Verizon settling its lawsuit with Headwater Research and a copyright setback for AI firm Perplexity at a New York court were also among the top talking points
IPH, which owns several IP businesses in the APAC and Canada, reported a 16.5% increase in revenue and 13% jump in profit after tax
The firm hired an IP litigation team during the reporting period and has entered the Managing IP rankings for trademark work
New members of the Access Advance patent pool and Harvard University coming under fire were also among the top talking points
Helen Mutimer discusses how the firm’s IP advisory services are filling a gap in the market, and why life sciences work is soaring
PepsiCo was represented by PwC, while the Australian Taxation Office was advised by Australian-headquartered law firm MinterEllison
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
The firm, which represented Getty in one of the most closely followed copyright cases in recent years, said IP was among its standout practice areas
The decision to divide was partly due to differing visions over the impact of technology on IP work, according to one partner
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Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisMaria Kilimiris of Patrinos & Kilimiris says the decision on the ‘Belvedere Mykonos Club’ mark highlights the importance of complementary goods and services as a factor in opposition cases -
Sponsored by Remfry & SagarSonal Goel of Remfry & Sagar says two recent rulings show Indian courts’ evolving approach to tackling online counterfeiting, impersonation, and trademark misuse through dynamic, dynamic+, and superlative injunctions
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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 Tilleke & GibbinsThe measures represent a ‘strategic leap’ for Vietnam’s intellectual property landscape, say Thuy Thi Ngoc Huynh and Yen Thi Hai Pham of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate firm of Tilleke & Gibbins
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesJulia Y M Hung of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains the implications of a ruling confirming that assignees inherit both rights and defects, even in cases involving an unsettled distributorship dispute
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Shakti Priyan Nair of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys examine how Indian law and recent court rulings have shaped comparative advertising and trademark disparagement in an increasingly competitive marketplace
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
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
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Masaki Mikami of Marks IP explains how he helped prove acquired distinctiveness to secure protection for 'Pocky' in Japan
The Bar Council of India’s warning to Dentons Link Legal and CMS IndusLaw shows why foreign firms are right to worry about India’s legal market
A new consultancy firm, set up by a former Warner Bros and Netflix lawyer, aims to resolve tensions between AI developers and the creative industries
María Cecilia Romoleroux discusses the challenges she has faced in her career in IP and how she hopes to improve things for the next generation of women
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
Kelly Thompson, chair of South African firm Adams & Adams, discusses self-belief, self-doubt, and the importance of saying yes
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Weekly take: Why easyGroup’s High Court criticism is worth noting
EasyGroup, the owner of the easyJet airline, said in a press release that UK-based first-instance judges are “less experienced”, bringing a long-running debate back to the fore -
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: Why firms may face a Saudi hiring quandary
International law firms have high hopes for their IP practices in Saudi Arabia, with many opening offices, but recruiting and retaining talent in the Kingdom presents unique challenges -
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
Companies must conduct thorough IP due diligence – even if it may not be mandatory
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
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 21 industry leaders, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Our list includes nine judges, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Partner Charlie Henn reveals some key achievements from 2024 and explains how the firm takes advantage of its experience
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
Andy Lee, head of IP at Brandsmiths and winner of the Soft IP Practitioner of the Year award, tells us why 2024 was a seminal year and why clients value brave advice