In-house counsel break down best budget-cut tips for patents Counsel at Salesforce, Xperi and Heraeus explain how a 20% budget cut would affect patent filings and force staffing changes By Rani Mehta October 23 2020
How five IP lawyers adapted to new jobs during COVID Counsel tell Managing IP how they formed connections with colleagues and learned new firm procedures after they switched jobs this year By Rani Mehta October 21 2020
Brands reveal fang-tastic clearance tips for seasonal items Starbucks, Nestlé and Jelly Belly set out the IP thoughts behind their Halloween plans, while private practice lawyers explain best clearance strategies By Rani Mehta October 16 2020
New USPTO trademark head: leading in COVID is ‘a marathon’ David Gooder reveals his plans as trademarks commissioner, and how the office prevents false filings while minimising the burden on legitimate applicants By Rani Mehta October 15 2020
Lawyers ponder impact of COVID cocktail lawsuit Allele Biotech explains why it sued over tech used to treat Trump for COVID – and lawyers debate whether the case indicates future such litigation By Rani Mehta October 12 2020
Panel: ‘Don’t get branded as just an IP person’ Speakers from IBM, Square, Sanofi and Desmarais explained why lawyers should avoid getting siloed into one role, and why soft skills matter in leadership By Rani Mehta October 09 2020
Panel: What we would do if 20% of our patent budget were cut An all in-house panel explained how they stick to a budget and demonstrate the value of their patent portfolios By Rani Mehta October 08 2020
Why ‘non-trivial quizzes’ are needed to protect trade secrets Panellists at a Managing IP forum, including an FBI agent, revealed the best ways to train employees to maximise trade secret protection By Rani Mehta October 07 2020
Albright: ‘PTAB process is independent from mine’ The Western Texas judge, who has increased patent case filings by 629% in two years, says it’s his job to handle whatever cases come into his court By Rani Mehta October 05 2020
How jury trials are affecting US IP: judges and lawyers Judge Alan Albright, and in-house and private practice lawyers weigh in on how the seventh amendment is – and isn’t – affecting the US patent landscape By Rani Mehta October 05 2020
