Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses AI clarifications from India and the US, and previews the upcoming Managing IP Awards for EMEA and the Americas
Law firms’ diversity pledges shouldn't be about looking good on paper but about doing the right thing, and that includes giving women a real say at the top table
Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market
The heads of Malaysian firm HHQ’s new technology practice group say they can be frontline advisers on the intersection between AI, blockchain, and IP
Mrs Justice Joanna Smith identified inconsistencies between evidence given by Stability AI’s CEO and comments he made in the media
In a seminal ruling, the Beijing Internet Court said images generated by Stable Diffusion counted as original works
A California court dismissed most of the claims filed by a group of artists in a copyright case against Midjourney, Stability AI and DeviantArt
UK-headquartered Allen & Overy and US firm Shearman & Sterling have agreed to merge, with 99% of votes in favour
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Speaking exclusively to Managing IP, Oliver Walsh said he is looking forward to developing cutting-edge enforcement solutions, including AI-powered predictive analysis
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Sponsored by CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law OfficeXinzhu Liang of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office summarises the main characteristics of intellectual property rights protection by Chinese customs, the procedures involved, and the pitfalls to watch out for
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Sponsored by OLIVARESWith TikToks frequently using music created by popular artists and adding a personal touch to trends, Jaime Ortega of OLIVARES answers a central question regarding whether the videos constitute original creations or reproductions
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsSeveral Mickey Mouse short films entered the public domain in 2003 in Vietnam, despite Steamboat Willie's US copyright expiring only recently. Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins explores a complex legal area
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha Hechanova of Hechanova Group provides a summary of a series of changes proposed by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines and notes that one provision may lead to different interpretations
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsKhin Myo Myo Aye, Khin Yadanar Htay, and Yuwadee Thean-ngarm of Tilleke & Gibbins provide a guide to Myanmar’s new copyright regulations and are encouraged by the ‘remarkable’ recent developments
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Sponsored by OLIVARESMoisés Castorena Katz of Olivares reports on a non-binding resolution that draws on the Mexican Supreme Court’s ruling that web pages can be blocked if they violate third-party copyright to a sufficient degree
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
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
The new executive director explains why he’s 'totally in favour' of using AI and how he plans to get the office’s budget back on track
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Weekly take: Why the UK’s IP litigation framework is unsustainable
Soaring counsel costs and a lack of attorneys and solicitors to litigate cases could price small businesses out of litigation, says Aaron Wood, counsel at Brandsmiths -
Weekly take: OpenAI must be denied free rein over copyright-protected works
It’s unfair to expect artists and authors to give up their rights when tech companies won’t make any concessions when others use their creations -
Weekly take: Can Disney prevent a Mickey Mouse copyright horror show?
Niall Trainor, managing attorney for IP at games company Hasbro, asks whether the duration of copyright protection is still fit for purpose in the 21st century -
Weekly take: Contrasting AI copyright decisions show need for harmonisation
In the space of two weeks the US and China have handed down opposing rulings on copyright eligibility of AI-assisted works, so where do we go from here? -
Weekly take: IP concern and excitement – one year of ChatGPT
As ChatGPT celebrates its first birthday, we are still grappling with a multitude of IP concerns
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 six IP authorities, 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
The winners of the awards will be revealed at a gala dinner in New York City on April 25
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 11 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2024
The ceremonies for the 19th annual Managing IP Awards programme will be hosted in London and New York City in April
We have published this year’s Corporate IP Stars list, an annual rankings publication which recognises senior in-house practitioners