Read the September and October digital editions online

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

Read the September and October digital editions online

Our most recent issues includes features on Brexit, Actavis v Lilly, CRISPR, Cuba, the UDRP, 3D trade marks and the Life Sciences Awards winners

Image Read and download the magazines in full with our digital editions, available on flickread: September 2017 issue

October 2017 issue

In the September issue, we take a detailed look at Brexit, with articles on how IP firms are preparing and the top five legislative challenges and an exclusive interview with UK IPO boss Tim Moss.

The September issue also includes articles on the Rovi Guides v Telenet case at the CJEU; WIPO's latest overview of UDRP questions; trends in distinctiveness of 3D trade marks; patents and trade secrets in the chemicals industry; the communication to the public in copyright law; trade mark forum shopping in Europe; and US patent litigation data.

Image In the October issue, correspondents in six countries consider the impact of the UK Supreme Court decision in Actavis v Lilly on the doctrine of equivalents.  There are also pieces on the CRISPR patent pool; geographical indications in China and the EU; trade mark piracy in Cuba; Australia's IP reforms; the winning firms and individuals at the LMG Life Sciences Awards; and concerns over the Madrid Protocol in Africa.

Regular features in both issues include our news and moves roundups, a selection from our blog, IP gossip in Utynam's Heirs and sponsored articles from our international briefings correspondents worldwide.



more from across site and SHARED ros bottom lb

More from across our site

Despite a broader slowdown in US IP partner hiring in 2025, litigation demand drove aggressive lateral expansion at select firms
Winston Taylor is expected to launch in May 2026 with more than 1,400 lawyers across the US, UK, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East
News of White & Case asking its London staff to work from the office four days a week and a loss for Canva at the Delhi High Court were also among the top talking points
With boutiques offering an attractive alternative to larger firms, former Gilbert’s partner Nisha Anand says her new firm will be built on tech-smart practitioners, flexible fees, and specialised expertise
IP specialists Jonathan Moss and Jessie Bowhill, who worked on cases concerning bitcoin, Ed Sheeran, and the Getty v Stability AI dispute, received the KC nod
Hannah Brown, an active AIPPI member, argues that DEI commitments must be backed up with actions, not just words
A ruling in the Kodak v Fujifilm dispute and a win for Google were among the major recent developments
Nick Aries and Elizabeth Louca at Bird & Bird unpick the legal questions raised by a very public social media spat concerning the ‘Brooklyn Beckham’ trademark
Michael Conway, who joined Birketts after nearly two decades at an IP boutique, says he was intrigued by the challenge of joining a general practice firm
The private-equity-backed firm said hires from DLA Piper and Eversheds Sutherland will help it become the IP partner of choice for innovative businesses
Gift this article