IP Ones to Watch: Where are they now

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IP Ones to Watch: Where are they now

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In this special edition, 12 former IP Ones to Watch reveal how their careers have evolved and what law firms must now do to earn their trust and business

Sukanya Sarkar, 
Sanjana Mishra, Max Walters
October 07 2026

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Sukanya Sarkar
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Sukanya manages the special projects published on Managing IP, including the IP Ones to Watch, 50 Most Influential People in IP and What Corporates Want. She also covers all IP-related issues in Asia including trademark, copyright, patent and design matters.
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Sanjana Mishra
Senior Reporter Managing IP
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Sanjana reports on all aspects of IP in the US and the Americas. Based in New York, she covers law firm news and strategies, as well as market insights.
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Max Walters
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Max edits Managing IP’s news and analysis and oversees the team of reporters. He also helps chair and present the publication’s events, and commissions expert comment. He reports on all aspects of IP, particularly trademark and copyright matters in Europe.
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