We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Firms are invited to participate in the research for the 2024 edition of the Managing IP Awards programme and IP STARS rankings
The proposal that publishers proactively opt out of having their work mined by AI systems is unlikely to be welcomed or approved
The firm rankings for the 2023 edition of IP STARS cover several practice areas, including copyright, IP transactions, patent litigation, and trademark protection
Computer scientist Stephen Thaler sought copyright registration for an artwork created by one of his artificial intelligence programs
Another Indian outsourcing company has admitted to infringing US real estate company CoStar’s copyrighted material on instruction from rival business Crexi
Member states were surprised to see the commission’s usual representative replaced by the head of DG Grow at a management board meeting
Lord Justice Richard Arnold chose the occasion to call out the 'disappointing' diversity trends in the judiciary over the last two decades
The management board will send three names to the Council of the EU for a final decision
Copyright leaders favour exceptions for AI training and said existing copyright law is sufficient to accommodate most technological advances
After a three-hour deliberation, a jury ruled that Sheeran’s song ‘Thinking Out Loud’ did not copy Marvin Gaye’s ‘Let’s Get It On’
In the third episode of our monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks SEP news, the probe into Judge Pauline Newman, and the biggest stories elsewhere
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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 -
Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesSteven Liao of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains why a plaintiff that turns to the IPC Court to protect product appearance may face an uphill battle
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha Hechanova of Hechanova Group analyses recent Philippine case law that has significant implications for businesses that wish to play radio music on their premises
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsLinh Thi Mai Nguyen and Son Thai Hoang of Tilleke & Gibbins examine intriguing recent Vietnamese copyright case law and consider the definition of a ‘bona fide third party’ in relation to civil transactions
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersGüldeniz Doğan Alkan and Ayşenur Çıtak Bozdağ of Gün + Partners explain the significance of a decision regarding a popular Star Trek hand gesture in response to an opposition filed by CBS
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarAn increasing number of AI-based patent applications and an efficiency drive at the Indian IP office are among the trends identified by Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar in India’s dynamic IP space
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarV Mohini and Sonal Goel of Remfry & Sagar say that the Indian courts are sending an increasingly clear message regarding the awarding of damages for the victims of IP crimes
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Sponsored by MaiwaldA shift is required in the finance and banking sectors’ approach to the use of intangible capital assets as collateral, says Marco Stief of Maiwald
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsLinh Thi Mai Nguyen and Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins summarise the main changes proposed under a draft decree on copyright and related rights in Vietnam
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsGodfrey Budeli of Adams & Adams explains the key points to consider as Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority imposes more stringent measures, in the second of a three-part podcast series
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsLoc Xuan Le and Duc Anh Tran of T&G Law Firm explain the issues that arise in relation to the assessment process in copyright disputes
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Sponsored by AJ ParkKieran O’Connell and Florence Lundon-Moore of AJ Park report that the introduction of an Artist Resale Royalty Scheme in New Zealand has been well received and is expected to enhance the country’s creative profile
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesThe introduction of an adversarial system for patent and trademark administrative cases is among the proposed changes to the Intellectual Property Case Adjudication Act, reports Tony Chang of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarSurendra Sharma and Udayvir Rana of Remfry & Sagar report on the successful introduction of the Intellectual Property Division in Delhi and regional legislation that should serve as an example for the rest of India
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdPiotr Dynowski and Andrzej Stelmachowski of Bird & Bird conduct a progress report on the Polish intellectual property courts since their introduction in 2020 and take a glimpse into their future
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Sponsored by RNA Technology and IP AttorneysWhat should Indian business owners do to protect their trade secrets? Rachna Bakhru of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys provides a guide by piecing together the various applicable statutes and principles
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Sponsored by AJ ParkFlorence Lundon-Moore and Kieran O’Connell of AJ Park consider the implications of the New Zealand – EU free trade agreement for wine, cheese, and Mānuka honey
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsLinh Thi Mai Nguyen and Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins outline the IP changes that will come into force in 2023, and share their opinion on the merits and drawbacks of each
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdEwan Grist of Bird & Bird checks out the colourful background to Lidl’s claim that Tesco’s Clubcard logo infringes its trademarks and copyright
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law explains how the Korean boy band BTS helped reshape unfair competition law and the protection of publicity rights in South Korea
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupNew rules affecting deadlines for actions in inter partes cases in the Philippines come into effect on June 30 2022, as Editha R Hechanova of Hechanova & Co explains
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Sponsored by ABE & PartnersTakanori Abe of Abe & Partners discusses the consequences of a judgment from an Osaka court on direct and indirect patent infringement of overseas knockdown production
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Sponsored by Bridgeon Law FirmYouping Ma and Junying Cao of Bridgeon Law Firm discuss China’s active application of blockchain technology in the field of copyright protection
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Sponsored by AJ ParkKathleen Henning of AJ Park considers a copyright case which explores the interaction between the Property Relationships Act and the Copyright Act
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 lawyer about their life and career
Sarah Harris, partner at Williams & Connolly, reveals how her team secured a copyright victory at SCOTUS and reflects on why the case matters
Adam Williams speaks to Managing IP about the legacy of Brexit and why IP has sometimes got ‘lost in the noise’ at Westminster
The EUIPO’s deputy executive director and candidate for the top job tells Managing IP about his vision for the office and why he’s not scared of change
Audrey Lee, general counsel at Starz Entertainment, tells Managing IP about her company’s Ninth Circuit copyright victory and what keeps her up at night
Jim Sullivan, son of the late creator of British sitcom ‘Only Fools and Horses’, looks back on a groundbreaking copyright case for him, his family – and Del Boy
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Weekly take: A&O and Shearman’s billion-dollar baby could be trendsetter
Previous attempts at major transatlantic tie-ups have failed, so lawyers will keep their eyes firmly on Allen & Overy’s grand plans -
Weekly take: US Copyright Office’s latest AI ruling misses the mark
The authority needs to be more consistent and offer clarity on what meets the threshold of creativity required to secure protection -
Weekly take: John Lewis dragon battle shows hollowness of copyright wins
UK retailer John Lewis may have won a dispute with an author, but the case highlights the dangers trials can pose to creative reputations and morale -
Weekly take: Why there’s hope for AI users after Midjourney ruling
The US Copyright Office's decision could have limited application because it was based on how the AI system Midjourney operates -
Weekly take: Law firms must act now to fix toxic cultures
Numerous studies show that lawyers are increasingly stressed at work and looking for a way out, but law firms are still in denial
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses their early memories of covering IP before delving into the latest on the UPC and whether a proposed US study could threaten the future of pharma patents
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses US and Asian approaches to the UPC, updates to trademark law in Japan and China, and the latest attempt at US patent reform
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team joins you live from the Managing IP Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit in London, where SEPs and the UPC were both top of mind
In the third episode of our monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks SEP news, the probe into Judge Pauline Newman, and the biggest stories elsewhere
In the second episode of our monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks a busy month at SCOTUS, the EU’s solution to the FRAND conundrum, and the biggest stories elsewhere
In the first of a new monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks the race for the top job at the EUIPO, the key UPC trends to watch, and the biggest stories in Asian IP
Phyllis Turner-Brim talks about her career, the need for balance in intellectual property policy and her passion for diversity and inclusion
Derek Gilliland, who became a magistrate judge at the Western District of Texas this month, delves into his work, thoughts on Alan Albright and ambitions
Kirupa Pushparaj talks about his move to a fintech start-up focused on young-person financial independence, career progression and start-up IP needs
Sources from the High Tech Inventors Alliance, the Senate Judiciary IP Subcommittee and NPE Dominion Harbor weigh in on the rise of the Western District of Texas
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 public officials, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
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
We hosted a gala dinner in Hong Kong SAR to celebrate with the Asia-Pacific winners of the 18th annual Managing IP Awards
We hosted the EMEA ceremony for the 18th annual Managing IP Awards in London to celebrate intellectual property work achievements
The winners of the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2023 will now be announced at a ceremony in Hong Kong SAR on July 5
We hosted the first ceremony of the 18th annual Managing IP Awards to celebrate remarkable IP achievements by law firms and in-house teams in the Americas region