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Three new partners have joined HGF across its offices in Europe, while Carpmaels & Ransford has made UPC-focused hires in Germany
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
It’s that time of the year for law firms to participate in the research for the Managing IP Awards and IP STARS rankings
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Exclusive data reveals in-house counsel want external legal advisers to build better client relationships and add value beyond routine work -
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
Lawyers at Finnegan unpick the UK government’s SEP consultation, and offer tips for patent litigators
In major recent developments, a request for automatic service to counsel in provisional proceedings was rejected and a PI covering Spain was granted
Julia Ericsson of Sandart in Sweden discusses litigating patents at the UPC, overcoming prejudice and how to encourage associates to develop their careers in IP
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
Copyright
Reed Smith lawyers say that with the UK’s AI law in a state of flux, IP owners should look beyond the country's borders
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
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
Trademarks
Partners at law firm Silva reveal how their recent geographical indication win in India for Chilean Pisco paves the way for future victories internationally
Michael Conway and Flora Hachemi of Haseltine Lake Kempner consider what brand owners and prospective trademark applicants need to know in the wake of the UKIPO’s SkyKick guidance
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
Awards
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
Partner Charlie Henn reveals some key achievements from 2024 and explains how the firm takes advantage of its experience
Eva-Maria Strobel reveals some of the firm’s IP achievements and its approach to client relationships
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 Maiwald Intellectual PropertySenior Maiwald lawyers outline the strategy behind the firm’s recognition as EPO Proceedings Firm of the Year at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025 and discuss key developments in the European intellectual property space
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Sponsored by Bugnion SpAVieri Canepele of Bugnion SpA examines a landmark Italian Supreme Court ruling on whether a patent co-owner may exploit a jointly owned invention without consent from fellow rights holders
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Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesGuanyang Yao of Liu, Shen & Associates reviews several Chinese court rulings on standard-essential patent disputes, including Panasonic v Oppo, and the growing judicial focus on mediation and comparable licences over top-down rate setting
