Updates on Nokia’s licensing strides and a surge in patent activity around battery recycling in Australia were also among the top talking points
Caitlin Heard, who formally joined the firm from CMS last month, says she is excited by the ‘energy’ of the London office
A decision finding Google liable for trademark infringement and the launch of a new IP services group were also among the top talking points
Personality rights are among several measures the government must take to maximise the potential of the music licensing market, say lawyers
Priya Nagpal, who this month became the firm’s eighth IP partner, says its cross-practice expertise in areas closely linked to IP was a key draw
A UKIPO campaign aimed at combating fakes in the pre-loved fashion market and registration of the first Portuguese craft and industrial geographical indication were also among the top talking points
Chris Adams, Managing IP’s research lead, joins us to explain what practitioners need to know ahead of our first rankings release of 2026
A David v Goliath battle involving TikTok, and Via Licensing Alliance adding new members to its Voice Codec patent pool, were also among the top talking points
Tristan Sherliker says he hopes to solve an access to justice issue by making the automated court bundle tool free to use
The team, comprising two partners and one senior consultant, plans to offer “highly differentiated” services to clients
New timeline for 2026 aims to provide clearer guidance to firms and practitioners on the full jurisdictional market view
An Australian top court decision clarifying honest concurrent use and wins by publishers against AI platforms were also among the top talking points
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Sponsored by Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilHong Kong’s latest annual gathering of intellectual property luminaries has been distilled into a video showcased by Managing IP, with several senior industry figures presenting their views on today’s key themes -
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 TikTok videos 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
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
Leighton Cassidy Legal hopes to leverage its founder's international experience and provide clients with a rare chance to receive litigation and prosecution under one umbrella
Monika Żuraw, founder of Żuraw & Partners, discusses why IP should be part of the foundation of a business, and taking on projects that others walk away from
Vlad Stanese joins our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss potentially precedent-setting trademark and copyright cases and his love for aviation
With the submission deadline approaching, we sat down with our research team to provide top tips on how to make your firm stand out
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
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Weekly take: Why AIPPI and INTA’s Dubai problem can’t be easily fixed
AIPPI has pulled the plug on its planned 2027 World Congress, and INTA has delayed hosting a meeting there, but the concerns won’t abate -
Weekly take: What do law firms gain from holding grudges?
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Weekly take: UK’s AI copyright policy shows promise, but gaps remain
The government’s keenly awaited view on AI and copyright has positive themes but leaves rights owners wanting, says Rebecca Newman at Addleshaw Goddard -
Weekly take: DEI should not be last resort in legal tenders
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Weekly take: Practitioners must keep pace with SE Asia’s IP modernisation
Duarte Lima, MD of Spruson & Ferguson’s Asia practice, says practitioners must adapt to process changes within IP systems, as well as be mindful of the implications of tech on their practices
Academic Eden Sarid joins us during Pride Month to discuss queer expression and IP law, Patagonia v Pattie Gonia, and how queer and AI-generated creations both pose novelty concerns
Chris Adams, Managing IP’s research lead, joins us to explain what practitioners need to know ahead of our first rankings release of 2026
Michelle Lee discusses reaching milestones at the USPTO, AI’s role in legal work, and how to empower women in tech and IP
João Negrão, EUIPO executive director, is joined by a seasoned official to reflect on three decades of stories
Simon Wright explains why the UK should embrace the possibility of rejoining the UPC, and reveals how CIPA is reacting to this month’s historic Emotional Perception AI case at the UK Supreme Court
In our latest podcast, Deborah Hampton talks through her hopes for the year, INTA’s patent focus, London 2026, and her love of music
In the final episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the IP Inclusive Charter and the senior leaders’ pledge
In the ninth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP & ME, a community focused on ethnic minority IP professionals
In the eighth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Ability, a network for disabled people and carers active in the IP profession
In the seventh episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Out, a network for LGBTQAI+ professionals and their allies
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 21 industry leaders, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
The variety of winners demonstrates that the UPC is now a core benchmark rather than an experimental consideration, while junior lawyers are becoming more deeply involved in key work
The 2026 Americas ceremony recognised outstanding firms and practitioners, along with highlighting impact cases of the year
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on May 1 to reveal the winners
New awards, including US ‘Firm of the Year’ and Latin America ‘Firm to Watch’, are among more than 90 prizes that will recognise firms and practitioners