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 coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Sources say they are likely to hire external counsel that can create a lasting first impression but might turn their backs on lawyers who have nothing new to offer
IP counsel urge the government to restrict safe harbour exceptions available to intermediaries and clear up doubts with the existing law
Panellists from Lazada, Booking.com and elsewhere discussed challenges associated with online reviews and how they find counterfeiting leads
Consumers could be misled into thinking counterfeit shoes were sold by Amazon itself, the court ruled yesterday
Moderna sues Pfizer and BioNTech; Delhi court rules pre-suit mediation not mandatory; USPTO obtains trademark for own brand; USPTO extends feedback deadline for 101 guidelines
Federal Circuit okays USPTO director review policies; Red Bull sees off Monster TM appeal; Cisco victorious in Massachusetts court; Vimeo to pay $9m to Italian broadcaster; Mars wins TM suit over cannabis edibles; US gov sides with photographer in Warhol SCOTUS suit; Singers protest Mariah Carey’s ‘Queen of Christmas’ TM filing
In a sit-down interview, Christian Archambeau explains how the EUIPO should expand its horizons, why it is supporting Ukraine and how it will get youth on side
The EUIPO should be an organisation that deals with all types of IP rights, executive director Christian Archambeau told Managing IP in an interview in Alicante
Brand owners bemoan counterfeiters’ latest wheeze and say enforcement authorities should get more involved
Brand owners say Amazon’s new anti-counterfeit team up is welcome but warn that such partnerships are often made on the e-commerce platform’s terms
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Sponsored by RNA Technology and IP AttorneysThe exponential growth of influencer marketing through platforms such as Instagram and YouTube has demanded a regulatory and judicial reaction in India, say Ranjan Narula and Abhishek Nangia of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys -
Sponsored by RNA Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula, Abhishek Nangia and Daleep Kumar of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys take a look at how the Advertising Standards Council of India has been addressing the advertising ecosystem in India
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Sponsored by Lifang & PartnersYan Zhang of Lifang & Partners analyses the significance of a High Court ruling that should deter trademark hoarders from acts constituting unfair competition
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersBarış Kalaycı and Direnç Bada of Gün and Partners discuss an IP case that led to the discovery, and removal, of fake fire-resistant glass from hospitals in Turkey
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Sponsored by AFD China Intellectual Property Law OfficeXue Li, Jingjing Wu and Mingzhao Yang of AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office discuss the development of the law regarding OEMs and trademark infringement in China
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Sponsored by RNA Technology and IP AttorneysVirtual digital assets, including crypto and NFTs, are on the rise in India. Ranjan Narula, Abhishek Nangia and Daleep Kumar of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys examine the new ASCI guidelines regulating their advertising
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Sponsored by Red PointsRed Points, in partnership with Managing IP hosted a webinar on April 7 at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST to discuss best practices in uncovering and dismantling large-scale counterfeiters
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Sponsored by Bridgeon Law FirmYouping Ma and Abbie Li of Bridgeon Law Firm analyse a registered trademark case and explain why it is of great significance for foreign enterprises in China
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Sponsored by Lifang & PartnersXiao Wang and Shouqi Guo of Lifang & Partners look at the first judgment in China to award both punitive damages and statutory damages
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersBarış Kalaycı, Zeynep Seda Alhas and Begüm Soydan Sayılkan of Gun and Partners explain why brand owners need to take an active role to combat counterfeits in Turkey
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Sponsored by CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law OfficeTwo years after China’s new Trademark Law was enacted, Xiaoping Wei of CCPIT Patent & Trademark Law Office examines the impact it has had on trademark protection
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Sponsored by Lifang & PartnersYan Zhang and Lin Mu of Lifang & Partners explain how a recent case involving the VANS trademark shows how punitive damages are applied in China
Charles Hoskin of Singaporean e-commerce platform Shopee, who made the jump from a luxury brand, says honest conversations and collaborations are key to combatting counterfeiting
Online marketplaces have until Friday, February 17, to reveal their user numbers as the scope of the Digital Services Act becomes clearer
In-house counsel say regular reviews on IP infringement highlight important areas of focus but their practical usefulness is limited
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Vogue magazine’s decision to target a village pub with a cease-and-desist letter shows how in-house enforcement strategies can go badly wrong
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Opinion: E-commerce progress on fakes should be lauded
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Opinion: Snapchat TTAB spat highlights need for distinctiveness
Brands should select distinctive trademark names if they want to avoid being embroiled in costly litigation, especially amid the rise of online infringements
The winner of Managing IP’s Life Achievement Award discusses 50 years in IP law and how even he can’t avoid imposter syndrome
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
Managing IP’s Max Walters appeared on the latest episode of ‘Two IPs in a pod’, a regular podcast hosted by the UK patent attorney body, to discuss AI, awards and more
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses standard-essential patent developments so far this year and delves into law firm hiring strategies
In the final episode of 2023, the team discusses our Top 50 and the biggest IP events of the year
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses six months of India’s reformed system for foreign law firms, the latest UPC trends and SEP developments
In this special podcast, Managing IP talks to a charity that is working tirelessly to support mental health initiatives in the IP profession
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses law firm merger strategies, a high-profile break-up, and the latest 5G patent developments
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
