Cannabis companies reveal trade secret conundrums In-house and private practice sources say the need to protect confidential information can clash with state public record laws and a history of freely sharing information in the industry By Rani Mehta February 28 2020
Canada IP office chief wants collaboration and better AI use In an exclusive interview with Managing IP, CEO Johanne Belisle delves into global treaties, the struggles with AI and eliminating the need to prove trademark use By Rani Mehta February 27 2020
Copyright reform bid sparks battle Some copyright owners argue that the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act should be revised to turn online service providers into partners in combating infringement By Rani Mehta February 21 2020
Brands reveal how they enforce without damaging their reputation Harley-Davidson, InterContinental Hotels, Spectrum Brands, Conair and Ziff Davis say tone matters in cease-and-desist letters, but add that it’s not always enough to prevent bad press By Rani Mehta February 21 2020
‘Proof will be in pudding’ for China trade deal, say US lawyers Law professors, in-house counsel and private practice lawyers say trade secrets are among the agreement’s most important provisions, and express mixed views on the deal’s efficacy By Rani Mehta February 14 2020
Incoming US trademark commissioner will ‘rally the troops’ Practitioners reflect on having someone with a strong in-house background and say they’d like to see him prioritise counterfeiting, outreach and a more user-friendly mobile platform By Rani Mehta February 13 2020
Lawyers say clear labelling can make difference for grey market goods Practitioners discuss when brand licensees are liable for grey market imports and why labelling your products matters By Rani Mehta February 07 2020
In-house counsel say communication and creativity can fight genericide Practitioners from Velcro, Jacuzzi and two law firms reveal how internal booklets, personal outreach and viral video campaigns can prevent the loss of trademark protection By Rani Mehta February 06 2020
Acting US copyright register: ‘We have an open-door policy’ Maria Strong at the US Copyright Office speaks to Managing IP about the Music Modernization Act, making the most of a limited budget and digitalising its recordation system By Rani Mehta January 31 2020
Universities reflect on playing ‘in the same sandbox’ Trademark professionals in the education sector discuss how they navigate brand licensing and balance IP enforcement with public perception – providing lessons for others too By Rani Mehta January 24 2020
