Plasseraud IP says it is eyeing AI and quantum computing expertise with new hire from Cabinet Netter
In the fifth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network and how to open access to the profession
McGuireWoods’ focussed experimentation and disciplined execution of AI tools is sharpening its IP practice
News of two pharma deals involving Novo Nordisk and GSK and a loss for Open AI were also among the top talking points
Alex Levkin, founder of IPNote, discusses reshaping the filing industry through legal tech, and why practitioners’ advice should stretch beyond immediate legal needs
IP is becoming one of the most significant drivers of major deals, and law firms are altering their practices to reflect the change
New arrival marks Mewburn Ellis' second partner hire in ten days as firm looks to boost patent litigation and prosecution capabilities
Tamar Gomez, our latest ‘Five minutes with’ subject, discusses Markush formula descriptions, spinning plates and why her role is both exhilarating and terrifying
News of Elon Musk’s xAI suing OpenAI and the latest statistics from UK’s patent box system were also among the top talking points
News of Bird & Bird launching a new office and InterDigital appointing a new chief licensing officer were also among the top talking points
News of a litigation funder suing its co-founder and a law firm over trade secrets infringement, and a strategic hire by Womble Bond Dickinson were also among the top talking points
The record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement between the AI company and book authors may not lead to rapid resolution of other cases, say copyright lawyers
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Sponsored by IP WorkEleni Lappa of IP Work explains how Japanese companies can protect intellectual property and resolve disputes in Europe, with insights on alternative dispute resolution, patents, trademarks, and the challenges of AI and cross-border regulation -
Sponsored by PatsnapJoin Managing IP and Patsnap on October 16 for insights into how leading intellectual property teams are moving beyond AI hype to achieve measurable ROI, streamline operations, and secure a strategic role within their organisations
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsSuebsiri Taweepon of Tilleke & Gibbins highlights a critical issue in Thailand’s copyright regime while examining the legal uncertainties, licensing burdens, and data-scraping risks in AI development
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Sponsored by Cabinet M OproiuIn this opening article of a series, Raluca Vasilescu of Cabinet M Oproiu explains her conclusions after experimenting with various AI assistants when responding to office actions in patent applications
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Parth Bajaj of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys consider the potential impact of two US cases on Indian jurisprudence and what constitutes fair use of copyrighted material in training AI models
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Sponsored by TOPPAN Digital IPThe STREAM IP platform is designed to simplify international patent filing through insights, integration, and intelligent support for intellectual property teams, explains Neil Simpkin, senior vice president, IP solutions, at TOPPAN Digital IP
Howard Hogan, IP partner at Gibson Dunn, says AI deepfakes are driving lawyers to rethink how IP protects creativity and innovation
Managing partner Mark O’Donnell explains why people are at the centre of the Australian outfit’s investment focus and how being independent benefits the firm
Oliver Yaros, leader of Mayer Brown's London IP practice, explains what IP practitioners need to consider
International intellectual property experts will be addressing AI, the Unified Patent Court, monetisation strategies, and more at the event in Munich in November
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Daralyn Durie discusses the ‘amazing’ opportunity of working on an AI case, the value of celebrating women, and how to build the next wave of talent
A new consultancy firm, set up by a former Warner Bros and Netflix lawyer, aims to resolve tensions between AI developers and the creative industries
Raúl Rubio, partner at Pérez-Llorca, outlines the firm’s AI initiatives and says solutions for law firms have yet to reach the required level of sophistication
MBIP principals Andy Mukherji and Ellen Reid discuss the firm’s combination with Jones Tulloch and reveal why younger firms stand to gain from AI demand
Bradford Newman, who has joined the firm’s new Silicon Valley office as head of complex technology disputes, discusses plans to build the practice group and attract local talent
Litigator Neel Chatterjee, who has joined the firm as a co-leader of the IP team, reveals tech ambitions and expansion plans
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Weekly take: The importance of what the Anthropic settlement is not
A lot of the reporting around the Anthropic settlement misses something critical: it isn’t that relevant to AI training, argues Rebecca Newman at Addleshaw Goddard -
Weekly take: Why firms may face a Saudi hiring quandary
International law firms have high hopes for their IP practices in Saudi Arabia, with many opening offices, but recruiting and retaining talent in the Kingdom presents unique challenges -
Weekly take: Why it's crucial to avoid a Rolls-Royce style IP nightmare
Companies must conduct thorough IP due diligence – even if it may not be mandatory -
Weekly take: Why marathon AI trial is a moment to savour
The Getty Images v Stability AI case, which will hear untested points of law, is a reminder of the importance of the legal system and the excitement it can generate -
Weekly take: Why INTA’s investor focus should excite IP owners
INTA’s foray into the business of law, including why IP is crucial to third-party investors, is a sign of the times
In the fifth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network and how to open access to the profession
In the fourth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss unconscious bias in the IP workplace and how to address it
In the third episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Women in IP’ network and the current state of diversity within the profession
In the second in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IPause, a network set up to support those experiencing (peri)menopause
In the first in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we look back at the network’s origins and discuss its mission
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’
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