As AI adoption accelerates across corporate IP departments, Simon Webster, president of IP at Clarivate, argues that success will depend less on technology alone and more on data quality, workflow design, and organisational readiness
Angela Dunning shares why it’s an exciting time to be practising at the intersection of AI and IP, where the law is actively being made
Gunjan Paharia discusses developing RIA, an AI platform built to draw on decades of institutional knowledge, support junior lawyers, and reshape how legal teams work
As firms invest in scale, professional management and technology, trusted client relationships may become the competitive edge that cannot be automated
The firm says new additions position Brown Rudnick as a market leader in tech, life sciences, and global litigation
Appointment of AI and copyright expert Anna Naydonov, as well as another partner from Orrick, shows how firms can attract top litigators through leveraging the power of their existing teams
The Jakarta-based firm says personal networks and a distinctive strategy can help it guide foreign clients through what can be a tricky IP landscape
As the US reflects on 250 years of independence, patent lawyers say innovation is reshaping old hiring priorities, with firms seeking broader IP expertise over specialisation
Lawyers adapting to AI-driven recommendations are being pushed to demonstrate expertise publicly rather than simply relying on a polished website
Mid-market businesses looking to establish an online presence need ‘holistic’ brand protection services at an accessible cost, according to partners
Law firms are investing in generative engine optimisation and boosting their online presence in the hope of gaining a new client base
A fresh wave of deals highlights why investors favour IP firms and why independent outfits may soon have to rethink their strategy
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Sponsored by Cabinet M OproiuRaluca Vasilescu of Cabinet M Oproiu considers how AI and pricing pressures could affect patent attorneys’ work in the near future -
Sponsored by Bird & BirdNick Aries of Bird & Bird LLP examines how agentic AI could reshape brand discovery, trademark enforcement, and comparative advertising, and outlines key risks for brand owners
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys examines the AI copyright dispute of ANI v OpenAI, and whether a compulsory licensing framework could reconcile innovation objectives with the rights and commercial interests of creators
Attorney Oran Friar and trainee attorney Harry Cunliffe at Reddie & Grose, share that patent filings for clinical LLMs are surging, but success in the UK and Europe hinges on demonstrating technical innovation
With patent filings stagnant, fewer clients litigating and market consolidation at play, Canadian firms are considering how to challenge the established players
King & Spalding has now hired 15 partners from Winston Taylor and legacy firm Winston & Strawn in offices spanning Texas, San Francisco, and Chicago
In an exclusive interview, Bernard Ledeboer reveals how a Consolid-backed group of firms wants to expand across Europe, invest in AI and centralise operations to compete at the top tier
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Interviews; Exclusives
Christine Chiramel, who joins a full-service law firm after 17 years of working at specialist firms, says she’s excited to explore how corporate commercial issues are blurring into IP
Latham & Watkins bolstered its IP litigation bench in California with the addition of Kieran Kieckhefer, as partner demand for trial-ready expertise shows no sign of slowing
With the launch of a new patent eligibility AI tool, Sterne Kessler is leading a growing movement of law firms taking AI development into their own hands
After almost a quarter of a century, Marshall Gerstein has a new managing partner
Kevin Mack, Via’s new president, emphasises the importance of collaborative licensing structures and shares how AI tools can help create new lines of business
Practitioners believe new AI tools at the USPTO will not replace lawyers or disrupt revenue, but instead expose where a trademark attorney’s value lies
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Weekly take: What we learned from INTA 2026
With the London Annual Meeting behind us, we look back at some of the lessons learned this week and ahead to what 2027 will bring -
Weekly take: UKIPO should pay litigation costs like everyone else
Having agreed to a cost cap in the landmark Emotional Perception AI case, the government should do the right thing and pay at least the bare minimum -
Weekly take: UK’s AI copyright policy shows promise, but gaps remain
The government’s keenly awaited view on AI and copyright has positive themes but leaves rights owners wanting, says Rebecca Newman at Addleshaw Goddard -
Weekly take: UK Supreme Court rulings are big wins for regional firms
The London elite have dominated IP litigation wins for the past 10 years, but a recent bombshell AI case could change all that -
Weekly take: Practitioners must keep pace with SE Asia’s IP modernisation
Duarte Lima, MD of Spruson & Ferguson’s Asia practice, says practitioners must adapt to process changes within IP systems, as well as be mindful of the implications of tech on their practices
Former professional cricketer Ben Scott talks through the challenges of building a legal tech platform, transitioning from sportsman to entrepreneur and why he believes he has found a gap in the market
Academic Eden Sarid joins us during Pride Month to discuss queer expression and IP law, Patagonia v Pattie Gonia, and how queer and AI-generated creations both pose novelty concerns
Chris Adams, Managing IP’s research lead, joins us to explain what practitioners need to know ahead of our first rankings release of 2026
Michelle Lee discusses reaching milestones at the USPTO, AI’s role in legal work, and how to empower women in tech and IP
João Negrão, EUIPO executive director, is joined by a seasoned official to reflect on three decades of stories
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
In our latest podcast, Deborah Hampton talks through her hopes for the year, INTA’s patent focus, London 2026, and her love of music
In the final episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the IP Inclusive Charter and the senior leaders’ pledge
In the ninth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP & ME, a community focused on ethnic minority IP professionals
In the eighth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Ability, a network for disabled people and carers active in the IP profession
In an interview, Ankit Sahni says legal recognition of emerging tech is important for incentivising innovation and meeting new-age commercial needs
UKIPO CEO Tim Moss speaks to Managing IP about moving past Brexit, and champions the relevance of IP in government policy
Mary Rasenberger talks about her work protecting authors’ rights, the CASE Act, and why we shouldn’t expect the next Great American Novel to come from AI
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released
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