Managing IP’s most-read stories in March 2019

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Managing IP’s most-read stories in March 2019

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International Women’s Day, bribery and M&A due diligence all hit the headlines in March; here we reveal the five most-read stories of the month

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1. International Women’s Day: IP counsel reflect on gender challenges and progress


The most-read story of the month was our special feature for International Women’s Day, on March 8. With insight from several counsel at international brands, the article assessed the progress of, and challenges for, women in senior IP roles.

2. USPTO warns TM attorneys of foreign foul play

Next up was our story on the fallout from the USPTO’s proposed rule that foreign trademark filers be represented by US counsel. As we reported, some foreign attorneys, particularly from China, have been looking to cheat the proposal.

3. IP issues a top concern for tech M&A due diligence

Our third most popular story was on the interplay between IP and technology M&A deals. In-house counsel who spoke to us for the article explained that having tightly-drafted licensing deals is one of the major considerations in this area.

4. Lawyers weigh in on SCOTUS copyright ruling

Next was a story on copyright. After the US Supreme Court ruled that copyright owners must obtain a registration before they may sue for infringement, lawyers told us that the decision has clear practical implications for companies. You can read the reaction here.

5. Burberry v Megastar: brands need to double down on anti-counterfeiting

Our fifth most-read story was on a case from Singapore, where the Court of Appeal ruled in a counterfeiting dispute between Burberry and Megastar. Lawyers told Managing IP that the judgment will have significant ramifications for brand owners.

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Rebecca Newman at Addleshaw Goddard, who live-reported on the seminal dispute, unpicks the trials and tribulations of the case and considers its impact
Attorneys predict how Lululemon’s trade dress and design patent suit against Costco could play out
Lawyers at Linklaters analyse some of the key UPC trends so far, and look ahead to life beyond the transition period
David Rodrigues, who previously worked at an IP boutique, said he may become more involved in transactional work at his new firm
Indian smartphone maker Lava must pay $2.3 million as a security deposit for past sales, as its dispute with Dolby over audio coding SEPs plays out
Powell Gilbert’s opening in Düsseldorf, complete with a new partner hire, continues this summer’s trend of UPC-related lateral movement
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
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