Lead story list | Promos
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Simon Tønners explains why IP provides the chance to work with some of the most passionate, risk-taking, and emotionally invested clients
The co-leaders of the firm’s new SEP practice group say the team will combine litigation and prosecution expertise to guide clients through cross-border challenges
Boasting four former Spruson & Ferguson leaders and with offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, the IP firm aims to provide fast, practical advice to clients
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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
In major recent developments, a team of partners broke away from Taylor Wessing to form their own firm, while Kilburn & Strode made a strategic UPC hire
The firm posted a 13% increase in profit as well as a rise in overall revenue
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
The LMG Life Sciences Awards announces the 2025 winners for the 13th annual awards!
Copyright
The record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement between the AI company and book authors may not lead to rapid resolution of other cases, say copyright lawyers
News of AI company Cerence accusing Apple of patent infringement and a hiring update from Lewis Silkin were also among the top talking points
The winners will be revealed during a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on November 6
It’s that time of the year for law firms to participate in the research for the Managing IP Awards and IP STARS rankings
Trademarks
General Court backs Christian Archambeau in some of his challenges against his departure, but dismisses others
Catherine Lee, one of Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP 2025, discusses her ‘soft’ approach to leadership and why building a community at work is important
Transactions specialists at Paul Weiss are advising on the high-profile split of Kraft Heinz into two companies, while Skadden is also involved in the deal
Leaders at two Brazilian law firms outline strategies to adjust to trademark fee changes at Brazil's IP office while urging clients to apply before September 20
Awards
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
New categories have been added to reflect a changing legal and social landscape
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
Behind the case
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
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
Five minutes with
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
Ahmed Hankawi joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss his approach to cases, and why he admires lawyers who help develop the next generation
Tomas Wässingbo joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to explain why he wants to change the perception around designs
Stephen Yang joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to explain why his role requires him to wear many hats
Jurisdictions
Exclusives and This week in IP
Exclusives and This week in IP
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US-based company says appointment of Jorge Ordonez shows its momentum as a private-equity-backed platform expanding in the IP services market
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The firm has brought on board two counsel and an associate to complement two previously revealed partner hires
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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 Tilleke & GibbinsVictoria MacLeod of Tilleke & Gibbins says compromises are the likely outcome as Thailand considers EU proposals concerning issues such as copyright duration and patent protection terms
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha R Hechanova of Hechanova Group summarises the provision in the Unified Legal Aid Service Rules recently issued by the Supreme Court of the Philippines and places the initiative in a global context
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsVietnam’s intellectual property landscape will be reshaped by ministry mergers and streamlined courts, say Linh Duy Mai and Giang Hoang Bach of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate of Tilleke & Gibbins
