In-house roundup: AT&T chief sets sights on world IP alliance; Denmark 'perfect solution' for second medical use; top tips on in-house teams

Managing IP is part of Legal Benchmarking Limited, 1-2 Paris Gardens, London, SE1 8ND

Copyright © Legal Benchmarking Limited and its affiliated companies 2026

Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement

Cookies Settings

In-house roundup: AT&T chief sets sights on world IP alliance; Denmark 'perfect solution' for second medical use; top tips on in-house teams

Patrick Wingrove
September 27 2019
Drugs

Managing IP ties together the latest news and analysis from patent-focused businesses



Drugs

AT&T chief sets sights on new US and world IP alliance

Scott Frank, CEO and president of AT&T Intellectual Property, says he wants to improve IP practices for the good of society by helping launch new organisations modelled on the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance. Read more... 

Denmark the ‘perfect solution’ to tackle second medical use infringement

Pharma innovators cite the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and possibly the UPC as avenues to solve challenges around second medical use infringement. Read more... 

IBM, Ceres and Mereo give tips on building strong IP department

Panellists at the MIP European Patent Forum in Paris shared insights on how to build a strong IP department for businesses of any size. Read more... 





Topics

NewsPatents
wingrove-patrick-300px.png
Patrick Wingrove
Deputy managing editor Managing IP
Contact
Patrick assists with editorial agenda management, and regularly reports on patent-related issues, including FRAND, supplementary protection certificates and patent eligibility, as well as trade secrets. He also chairs industry events and produces conference newspapers.
more from across site and SHARED ros bottom lb

More from across our site

Trademarks
Rowing team
Oarsome win: how the University of Cambridge sank rowing trademark
Anousha Davies, associate and trademark attorney at Birketts, unpicks how the university’s reputation enabled it to see off a proposed trademark for ‘Cambridge Rowing’
Anousha Davies, March 02 2026
Patents
Import tarfiffs image.jpeg
Weekly take: Tariff turbulence is a wake-up call for IP attorneys
IP lawyers, who say they are encouraging clients to build up ‘tariff resilience’, should treat the risks posed by recent orders as a core consideration in cross-border licensing
Sanjana Mishra, March 02 2026
Patents
BiosimilarCOVER.jpg
Fewer trials, larger stakes: Canadian practitioners navigate life sciences shift
Regulatory changes and damages risks are prompting Canadian firms and clients to opt for settlements in generic and biosimilar cases
Sanjana Mishra, February 27 2026
Patents
xAI.jpg
This week on MIP: xAI faces early loss against rival | Korea greenlights brand refurbishment
News of Via Licensing Alliance adding two new members and Nokia’s proposal to extend interim licences to Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount were also among the top talking points
Sukanya Sarkar, February 27 2026
Patents
Gold coin stacks rest on wet ground beneath yellow umbrella. Rain falls heavily, creating puddles on dark surface. Money protection concept under stormy weather, financial security.
UPC update: CoA offers litigation insurance clarity | vaccine claim expanded
A new claim filed by Ericsson, and a request for access to documents, were also among recent developments
Max Walters, February 26 2026
Patents
GSK.jpg
Cooley advises on 35Pharma’s $950m acquisition by GSK
Cooley and Stikeman Elliott advised 35Pharma on the deal, which will allow GSK to get its hands on S235, an investigational medicine for pulmonary hypertension
Sukanya Sarkar, February 26 2026
Patents
IPLoungenew.png
The IP Lounge: CIPA 2026 president outlines UPC hopes
Simon Wright explains why the UK should embrace the possibility of rejoining the UPC, and reveals how CIPA is reacting to this month’s historic Emotional Perception AI case at the UK Supreme Court
Max Walters, February 26 2026
Patents
AI as a bridge.jpeg
AI as a bridge between in-house and outside counsel
Matthew Grady of Wolf Greenfield says AI presents an opportunity in patent practice for stronger collaboration between in-house and outside counsel
Matthew Grady, February 25 2026
Trademarks
HALFORDS_IP-Aparna_Watal-9368.jpg
‘Find what brings you joy’: IP leader on life after partnership
Aparna Watal, head of trademarks at Halfords IP, discusses why lawyers must take a stand when advising clients and how she balances work, motherhood and mentoring
Sukanya Sarkar, February 25 2026
Patents
Mediation between the sides. Mediator changes the conflict through dialogue between opponents. Close the deal and sign the contract. Come to a consensus. Cooperation instead of competition
SEP arbitration spike would boost law firm workloads
Discussion hosted by Bird & Bird partners also hears that UK courts’ desire to determine FRAND rates could see the jurisdiction penalised in a similar way to China
February 25 2026
Gift this article