The IP Lounge: SCOTUS dog toys, EUIPO FRAND role, and more

April 06, 2023

In the second episode of our monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks a busy month at SCOTUS, the EU’s solution to the FRAND conundrum, and the biggest stories elsewhere

March was a busy month at the US Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments in Amgen v Sanofi and Jack Daniel's v VIP Products. In the second episode of The IP Lounge podcast, our team runs through the arguments and shares practitioners’ insights on what might come next.

We also discuss this month’s surprising news from the EU, which is lining up the EUIPO – the trademark and design office – to determine fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory rates for standard essential patents.

Elsewhere, we look ahead to April’s likely talking points – including the one-year anniversary of Kathi Vidal’s tenure as USPTO director and World IP Day, which takes place on April 26.

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Max Walters

Deputy Editor Managing IP

Max plays a key part in editing Managing IP’s news and analysis and overseeing the team of reporters. He also helps chair and present the publication’s events, as well as commissioning expert comment. He also reports on all aspects of IP, particularly trademark and copyright matters in Europe.

Ed Conlon

Editor-in-Chief Managing IP

Ed oversees the coverage by Managing IP, chairs and presents the publication’s events and awards ceremonies, and commissions expert comment articles. He has knowledge of all areas of IP, including trademarks, patents and copyright.

Rory O’Neill

Senior reporter Managing IP

Rory reports on all aspects of IP, focusing primarily on European patent issues.

Rani Mehta

Senior Reporter Managing IP

Rani reports on all aspects of IP in the US and the Americas, particularly trademarks and copyright. Based in New York, she covers in-house and private practice lawyers' concerns and insights into the market.