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Partners and other senior leaders must step up if they want diverse talent at their firms to thrive
European and US counsel reveal why they are (or aren't) concerned about patent quality and explain how external counsel can help
Firms such as Bird & Bird and Taylor Wessing have reported rising profits and highlighted the role of high-profile IP disputes and hires

Introducing Managing IP+'s Talent Tracker

Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market

What Corporates Want: legal knowledge and ability

Technical excellence is paramount for clients looking to hire new advisers, according to a survey of nearly 29,000 corporate counsel
The winners of our Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 will be revealed during a ceremony in Malaysia on September 26
Zach Piccolomini of Wolf Greenfield explains how to maximise your IP portfolio’s value while keeping an eye on competitors
Witnesses at a Congressional hearing debated whether reforming the ITC is necessary and considered what any changes should look like
In the first of a two-part UPC special, lawyers at A&O Shearman explain what you need to know about changes of procedural language and security for costs
Vincent Brault tells us how he fits kitesurfing into his lunchtime routine and why IP is no longer seen as ‘nerdy’
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’
Sources say stakeholders may have an easier time challenging policies from IP agencies in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Abion said the appointment of Silvia Asioli and the launch of its Milan office will expand its market position in southern Europe
Noemi Parrotta, chair of the European subcommittee within INTA’s International Amicus Committee, explains why we might not have heard the last of the morality debate
Ehsun Forghany says he was impressed by the firm's focus on fashion and IP as well as the expertise of chairman Anthony Lupo
James Tumbridge talks about advising the government on AI and why his day could start with the police and end with legal networking
The winners of our Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 will be revealed during a ceremony in Malaysia on September 26
The Bardehle Pagenberg partner explains how the firm has evolved to the point of handling about a third of Unified Patent Court cases and enjoying notable success in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024
The managing partner of Martini Manna & Partners explains the key factors that contributed to the firm being recognised in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024 and considers the latest intellectual property trends
The EMEA research period is open until May 31
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
Pors of Bird & Bird shares his opinions on the UPC and its impact on patent litigation in Europe
Müller-Stoy of Bardehle Pagenberg gives his views on the UPC, including the judicial approach and the wider impact on the patent market
Grosch of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan talks about his experiences with the UPC, why the German divisions are popular, and the big legal questions yet to be answered
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Exclusives and This week in IP
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’
In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by Gwilym Roberts and Lee Davies from the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys to discuss the UPC, IP ministers, diversity and more
In the latest episode, the team discusses the battle to take control of listed company and IP business Qantm IP, and looks at some recent hiring trends
The winner of Managing IP’s Life Achievement Award discusses 50 years in IP law and how even he can’t avoid imposter syndrome
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses AI clarifications from India and the US, and previews the upcoming Managing IP Awards for EMEA and the Americas
Managing IP’s Max Walters appeared on the latest episode of ‘Two IPs in a pod’, a regular podcast hosted by the UK patent attorney body, to discuss AI, awards and more
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses standard-essential patent developments so far this year and delves into law firm hiring strategies
In the final episode of 2023, the team discusses our Top 50 and the biggest IP events of the year
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses six months of India’s reformed system for foreign law firms, the latest UPC trends and SEP developments
In this special podcast, Managing IP talks to a charity that is working tirelessly to support mental health initiatives in the IP profession
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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.

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