We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
The 2024 edition of Managing IP’s Rising Stars and Corporate Stars rankings, produced by Managing IP’s accreditation title IP STARS, is now available
King & Wood Mallesons took home the Asia-Pacific Domestic Law Firm of the Year award, while Baker McKenzie emerged a clear winner among foreign firms
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Kelly McManus discusses how IP management companies have evolved over the years and reveals her biggest inspiration
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
Tod Melgar said he was also intrigued by the size of Lippes Mathias's intellectual property practice and its patent prosecution team
Managing IP dissects the latest IP STARS rankings for copyright and IP transactions work, the final firm rankings release of the year
The firms hailed the benefits of cross-practice expertise, though profit dipped slightly at Mishcon
Firms such as Bird & Bird and Taylor Wessing have reported rising profits and highlighted the role of high-profile IP disputes and hires
Counsel in the US and Europe assess the trademark and copyright developments that have stood out in the first half of 2024
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Shipra Alisha Philip of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys analyse how a US ruling could affect digital libraries, e-book licensing, and public access to knowledge in India
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsJames Davies and Vishen Pillay at Adams & Adams discuss IP protection strategies and ownership considerations for AI
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesA case between joint authors over the film score of A Place Called Silence offers key lessons concerning copyright ownership in creative collaborations, says Steven Liao of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherDina Biagio of Spoor & Fisher explores the impact of open-source software on technology development and highlights the tension between collaborative innovation and traditional intellectual property practices that seek to protect proprietary advantages
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsWerina Griffiths and Nontando Tusi at Adams & Adams discuss the implications of the adoption of AI in Africa and globally
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdMeyke Rietveld and Clemens Molle of Bird & Bird, along with Emma Ren from the association team at Beijing Lawjay Partners, discuss the first copyright cases in China and the EU dealing with training AI models, and newly enacted legislation in this field
The CCB has dismissed 68.6% of its now-closed cases for non-compliance and another 9% for lack of proof or waiver of service
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Carmen Castellano discusses her passion for photography, fitting piano recitals around work, and having three cups of coffee before 9am
Vincent Brault tells us how he fits kitesurfing into his lunchtime routine and why IP is no longer seen as ‘nerdy’
The managing partner of Martini Manna & Partners explains the key factors that contributed to the firm being recognised in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024 and considers the latest intellectual property trends
Allen & Gledhill partner Jia Yi Toh shares her experience of representing the winning team in the first-ever case filed under Singapore’s new fast-track IP dispute resolution system
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
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Weekly take: Women rising stars must continue to be valued
More than half of the peer-nominated stars listed in this year’s ‘Ones to Watch’ list are women – let’s hope that recognition continues -
Weekly take: Ex-law firm partner’s suspension reignites age-old problem
The suspension of a former Bird & Bird partner for inappropriate behaviour towards a female colleague shows the legal profession still has far to go -
Weekly take: IP firms’ ‘mega-merger’ may have prompted fresh starts
A&O Shearman was one of two firms that saw several IP partners depart in the first six months of 2024, but it is still early days -
Weekly take: Why lawyers must give themselves a break
Penelope Aspinall, mental health consultant at wellbeing charity Jonathan’s Voice, explains the importance of taking time out of work -
Weekly take: UK election is coming, but don’t expect IP news
A new government will be formed in the UK next week, but IP is again being overlooked despite there being plenty of issues to address
Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
Our list includes 21 industry leaders, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Our list includes nine public officials, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Firms are invited to participate in the research process for the 2025 Managing IP Awards programme and IP STARS rankings
The winners of our Asia-Pacific Awards 2024 will be revealed during a ceremony in Malaysia on September 26
For its latest rankings reveal, Managing IP’s accreditation title IP STARS recognises women leaders and outlines which firms and practitioners are climbing the ranks
With more than 250 winners recognised during the ceremony, there are many reasons to be positive about the health of the IP industry in EMEA