Speakers at the EUIPO’s Mediation Conference say mediation can offer a ‘cathartic’ and effective alternative to litigation that IP owners should consider
Find out which firms secured the most nominations for Managing IP’s Asia-Pacific Awards 2025, ahead of the winners being revealed on November 6
Royal Mail Group wins copyright and database right infringement case, in a dispute that can be linked to the history of postcodes in the UK
IP is becoming one of the most significant drivers of major deals, and law firms are altering their practices to reflect the change
In the second in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IPause, a network set up to support those experiencing (peri)menopause
A ruling on confidentiality by the the England and Wales Court of Appeal and an intervention from the US government in the InterDigital v Disney litigation were also among top talking points
Moore & Van Allen hires former Teva counsel Larry Rickles to help expand the firm’s life sciences capabilities
Vlad Stanese joins our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss potentially precedent-setting trademark and copyright cases and his love for aviation
Ed White at Clarivate provides an exclusive insight into the innovation power clusters reshaping Europe and the Middle East’s IP landscape, and why quality is the new currency of invention
News of a breakaway firm launching in Germany and a spike in vaccine-related patent applications were also among the top talking points
With the submission deadline approaching, we sat down with our research team to provide top tips on how to make your firm stand out
EA, owner of video games including Madden and The Sims, will be sold to a consortium including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and a firm owned by Donald Trump’s son-in-law
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsVietnam’s boom in AI-generated songs raises fundamental copyright questions, say Linh Duy Mai and Diep Thi Bich Le of T&G Law Firm LLC (TGVN), the local associate of Tilleke & Gibbins -
Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Swati Dalal of RNA, Technology & IP Attorneys explain the key legal intellectual property rules that influencers in India must understand to build compliant, trustworthy, and enduring digital brands
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Sponsored by IP WorkEleni Lappa of IP Work explains how Japanese companies can protect intellectual property and resolve disputes in Europe, with insights on alternative dispute resolution, patents, trademarks, and the challenges of AI and cross-border regulation
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Sponsored by PatsnapJoin Managing IP and Patsnap on October 16 for insights into how leading intellectual property teams are moving beyond AI hype to achieve measurable ROI, streamline operations, and secure a strategic role within their organisations
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsSuebsiri Taweepon of Tilleke & Gibbins highlights a critical issue in Thailand’s copyright regime while examining the legal uncertainties, licensing burdens, and data-scraping risks in AI development
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Parth Bajaj of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys consider the potential impact of two US cases on Indian jurisprudence and what constitutes fair use of copyrighted material in training AI models
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
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
Simon Tønners explains why IP provides the chance to work with some of the most passionate, risk-taking, and emotionally invested clients
Helen Mutimer discusses how the firm’s IP advisory services are filling a gap in the market, and why life sciences work is soaring
A new consultancy firm, set up by a former Warner Bros and Netflix lawyer, aims to resolve tensions between AI developers and the creative industries
Eva-Maria Strobel reveals some of the firm’s IP achievements and its approach to client relationships
Leaders at Malaysian law firm Skrine explain why cost remains a major pain point for Malaysian businesses and how client service can help a firm stand out
Kirkland partners explain how they came to advise Thomson Reuters in its successful copyright suit against ROSS Intelligence
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Weekly take: Why DEI is not just a tick box exercise
Cassandra Hill of Mishcon de Reya explains why the firm remains committed to diversity targets and why others should follow suit -
Weekly take: The importance of what the Anthropic settlement is not
A lot of the reporting around the Anthropic settlement misses something critical: it isn’t that relevant to AI training, argues Rebecca Newman at Addleshaw Goddard -
Weekly take: Crying at work should not be a story
The insensitive reaction to a UK politician crying on TV proves we have a long way to go before we can say we are tackling workplace wellbeing -
Weekly take: Why marathon AI trial is a moment to savour
The Getty Images v Stability AI case, which will hear untested points of law, is a reminder of the importance of the legal system and the excitement it can generate -
Weekly take: why ‘hardworking’ Shira Perlmutter should not have been fired
The decision disregards Perlmutter’s work at the US Copyright Office and comes at a time when strong leadership and expertise are crucial
In the fourth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss unconscious bias in the IP workplace and how to address it
In the third episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Women in IP’ network and the current state of diversity within the profession
In the second in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IPause, a network set up to support those experiencing (peri)menopause
In the first in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we look back at the network’s origins and discuss its mission
We preview Managing IP’s ‘IP Ones to Watch’ list, meet our newest recruit, and look back over the final law firm rankings release of the year
Managing IP will help mark IP Inclusive’s 10th anniversary by co-hosting a new podcast series covering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the IP profession
Heli Pihlajamaa, the EPO’s principal director for patent law and procedures, joins us to take stock of the unitary patent following its second anniversary
IP leaders at Brandsmiths and Bird & Bird, who were on opposing sides at the UK Supreme Court in Iconix v Dream Pairs, unpick the landmark case and its ramifications
We review the latest batch of IP STARS rankings, analyse a major law firm collaboration following the opening of India’s legal market, and look at why Canadian brands are promoting ‘Canadianness’
Etienne Sanz de Acedo discusses the association’s three-year plan, what he is looking forward to in San Diego, and why London came calling for 2026
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 five notable individuals, 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 judges, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
In-house counsel and teams are invited to submit information for the 21st annual Managing IP Awards
The location will be easily accessible for delegates visiting London for the INTA Annual Meeting
The winners will be revealed during a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on November 6
It’s that time of the year for law firms to participate in the research for the Managing IP Awards and IP STARS rankings