Top 50
Top 50
Clients are divided on what externally funded IP firms bring to the table, so those firms must prove why the benefits outweigh the downsides
Rahul Bhartiya, AI coordinator at the EUIPO, discusses the office’s strategy, collaboration with other IP offices, and getting rid of routine tasks
A boom in transactional work and a heightened awareness of IP have helped boost revenue for the rebranded commercial services team
What Corporates Want: Managing costs a ‘basic expectation’
Exclusive data and analysis reveal how firms can differentiate themselves when it comes to costs and value
Annual Review: Nixon Peabody’s ‘aggressive’ hiring strategy pays off
Nixon Peabody was one of the US’s most active IP recruiters in 2024, while US firms in the UK and Europe also made waves
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
Elizabeth Prelogar is the US Solicitor General
Poe is executive vice president and chief legal officer at ConnectWise
Patents
Law firm leaders say they are eager to make the most out of the market following a 'surprising' survey on in-house interest in IP monetisation
A defeat for AstraZeneca and Open Innovation Network's 20th anniversary were also among the top talking points this week
Nigel Stoate, head of Taylor Wessing's award-winning UK patents team, tells us about his team’s UPC successes and why collaboration is king
Camilla Balleny, who spent a decade at Carpmaels & Ransford, will become the firm’s first head of patent litigation, Managing IP can reveal
Awards
Clemens Heusch, head of global litigation and dispute resolution at Nokia, tells us why open conversations – and respectful challenges – lead to the best results
Nigel Stoate, head of Taylor Wessing's award-winning UK patents team, tells us about his team’s UPC successes and why collaboration is king
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
Paul Hastings and Smart & Biggar also won multiple awards, while Baker McKenzie picked up a significant prize
Copyright
Robert Reading and Faidon Zisis at Clarivate unpick some of the data surrounding music-related trademarks
China's latest IP litigation statistics and a high-profile hire by O'Melveny were also among the top talking points this week
Deals between five more law firms and President Trump and an antitrust lawsuit against Amgen were also among the top talking points this week
The opinion provides useful guidance when it comes to how courts might consider contributory infringement, DMCA claims, and other issues in AI copyright cases
Trademarks
Leaders at the newly merged firm Jones Maxwell Smith & Davis reveal their plan to take on bigger firms while attracting more clients and talent
David Aylen, who spent more than 20 years at Gowling WLG, has joined United Trademark and Patent Services as of counsel in the UAE
Europe is among the most lucrative legal markets for PE firms to bet on, but clients’ reactions will decide whether external investment drives success
Jason Blair, a former special marks examiner, said Dykema’s Texas presence will help him build deeper connections with clients
Behind the case
Partner Ranjini Acharya explains how her Federal Circuit debut resulted in her convincing the court to rule that machine learning technology was not patent-eligible
Sidhant Goel and Mohit Goel discuss how robust evidence and expert testimony helped convince the court to award their client $39m
Kirkland partners explain how they came to advise Thomson Reuters in its successful copyright suit against ROSS Intelligence
Thomas Chartres-Moore, partner at Stephens Scown, explains how he combined the skills of his IP team with the firm's commercial team to defeat Aldi
Five minutes with
Martin Wintermeier discusses taking a hit for clients, not letting stress get to you, and why being a criminal defence lawyer might have been fun
Stefan Müller discusses managing deadlines, the importance of reflection, and why IP is more than just a 'nice to have'
Börge Seeger reveals the similarities between IP strategy and F1, and opines on bookshops, espresso machines, and late-night emails
Florina Firaru discusses making new connections, the art of flower arranging, and the biggest misconception about IP
Jurisdictions
Exclusives and This week in IP
Exclusives and This week in IP
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The combined entity, which is expected to offer IP services across Australia and New Zealand, will be called Jones Maxwell Smith & Davis -
The recruits include another former Stobbs lawyer, as well as a chief technology officer and chief financial officer
MIP Podcasts list - Horizontal Carousel
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
We discuss Kathi Vidal’s departure from the USPTO, how IP business Qantm is using its private equity investment, and the latest AI trends spotted by law firms
In the latest episode, we discuss why IP firms might be attractive to PE investors and bring you the latest news on submissions for next year’s IP STARS rankings
In the latest episode, we discuss our latest list of in-house rising stars and analyse developments from AI work for law firms to legal market news in Canada
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’
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
Sponsored
Sponsored
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Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesGuanyang Yao of Liu, Shen & Associates highlights a revised approach to standard-essential patent protection and a recent Huawei–Netgear infringement case that exemplifies the balancing of interests between rights holders and implementers
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Sponsored by Coston ConsultingCoston Consulting’s Elevate Curriculum is designed to enable intellectual property lawyers to upskill in an area of growing industry importance. Phil Myers, the commercial editor of Managing IP, hears from the company’s CEO, Michael Coston
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Sponsored by De Penning & De PenningAnand Barnabas and Anandan S of De Penning & De Penning explain how businesses with a strong technology and R&D focus can use freedom-to-operate searches to mitigate intellectual property infringement risks and target growth through innovation
