We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Partners and other senior leaders must step up if they want diverse talent at their firms to thrive
Kathleen Gaynor, DEI specialist at Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick, says deliberate actions can help law firms reach diversity goals
In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by WIPO director general Daren Tang to discuss traditional knowledge, artificial intelligence, and bringing IP to the ‘man on the street’
Managing IP reveals Tuesday’s highlights, including an illuminating discussion celebrating women in the workplace and the challenges that remain
Managing IP reveals highlights from the INTA Annual Meeting, including law firms’ diversity and ESG concerns and a new beginning for a Chinese firm
Highlights from Sunday included judicial insight from across the globe and a keynote address from Martin Luther King Jr’s daughter
Lord Justice Richard Arnold chose the occasion to call out the 'disappointing' diversity trends in the judiciary over the last two decades
Europe reported a lower share of women inventors than South Korea, China, and the US
In her keynote talk in Atlanta, the USPTO director said she wanted to update IP processes and guidance and help shape legislative and judicial rules on patent eligibility
Speakers from Meta, Finnegan, Equifax and the LOT Network said it was important to use data, get involved and reach out more to improve diversity and inclusion
Scott Frank, the IP CEO at AT&T, officially established the education and awareness-focused organisation after its inaugural board meeting
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Sponsored by AJ ParkKate Giddens of AJ Park explains why it would be prudent to be aware of all factors that may affect the registration of your mark in New Zealand and considers the important role of the Māori Trade Mark Advisory Committee
The UPC must be careful to maintain an equal gender balance among its judges after a spate of appointments weighed heavily in favour of men
Women leaders at four firms discuss how they handle clients' diversity requirements and build strong teams
The new head of Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick outlines his vision for the firm and explains why D&I measures need constant work
INTA has postponed its planned Annual Meeting in Dubai, but the organisation should think carefully about whether it wants to go there at all
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Naomi Pearce of Pearce IP shares how she is helping her firm become a life sciences leader and how generous policies have helped attract top talent
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Annita Nugent, assistant director at IP Australia, says data collated by the office indicates that putting more women in leadership results in more IP
Tom Chen, co-chair of the diversity and inclusion committee at Haynes Boone, reflects on mentorship, gathering feedback, and the model minority myth
Dagg tells Managing IP about being starstruck when dealing with Nobel Prize-winning inventors, and how she deals with self-doubt
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Weekly take: Why Pride is both a protest and celebration
To mark Pride month, Darren Smyth, cochair of IP Out, says the legal profession must not forget that some members still face exclusion and hostility -
Weekly take: Gaza should be a DEI issue for law firms
As the crisis in Gaza worsens every day, firms should think about how they can help -
Weekly take: No more flashy pledges, firms must get real on diversity
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 -
Weekly take: Firms must ensure they don’t drive out diverse lawyers
In-house lawyers want their external counsel to have diverse teams, but law firms aren’t doing enough to meet these demands -
Weekly take: Transparency key to Slaughter and May’s diversity drive
The firm’s plan to recruit more lawyers from ‘lower’ socio-economic backgrounds is welcome, but details will be crucial
We discuss Kathi Vidal’s departure from the USPTO, how IP business Qantm is using its private equity investment, and the latest AI trends spotted by law firms
In the latest episode, we discuss why IP firms might be attractive to PE investors and bring you the latest news on submissions for next year’s IP STARS rankings
In the latest episode, we discuss our latest list of in-house rising stars and analyse developments from AI work for law firms to legal market news in Canada
In the latest episode, we discuss the newest rankings published by IP STARS and analyse developments from AI guidelines to the purchase of a law firm
In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by WIPO director general Daren Tang to discuss traditional knowledge, artificial intelligence, and bringing IP to the ‘man on the street’
In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by Gwilym Roberts and Lee Davies from the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys to discuss the UPC, IP ministers, diversity and more
In the latest episode, the team discusses the battle to take control of listed company and IP business Qantm IP, and looks at some recent hiring trends
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
A survey of more than 25,000 in-house counsel reveals that diversity initiatives are a high priority when choosing external counsel
Awards
12th annual awards announces winners
Awards
12th annual awards announces winners