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The launch of a new IP insurance product and INTA hiring a former USPTO commissioner were also among the top talking points this week
A defeat for AstraZeneca and Open Innovation Network's 20th anniversary were also among the top talking points this week
China's latest IP litigation statistics and a high-profile hire by O'Melveny were also among the top talking points this week
Deals between five more law firms and President Trump and an antitrust lawsuit against Amgen were also among the top talking points this week
Philips and Vivo have entered into a licensing agreement, putting an end to a five-year-old telecom SEP dispute in India
Ericsson joining Avanci Video as a licensor and the EUIPO's plans for AI use were also among the top talking points this week
OpenAI's latest arguments at the Delhi High Court and a victory for Under Armour were also among the top talking points this week
Microsoft allegedly uses the HEVC technology in a range of products and offers an extension as an add-on
A host of law firms from across Europe and beyond helped bring the streaming technology dispute to a close
A copyright win for AI firm Anthropic and a new executive order against law firm Jenner & Block were also among the top talking points this week
A diversity pledge for in-house IP lawyers and well-known trademark recognition for Taj were also among the top talking points this week
The deal could mean that hundreds of licensees in the pool would have access to a broader range of VVC patents
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Heath Hoglund talks about the value proposition of patent pools and why it went ahead with its first-ever series of pool meetings in China
Ryan Richardson, Chris O’Brien, and Jean Selep of Sterne Kessler analyse the treatment of SEPs at the UPC and ITC and highlight why SEP holders and implementers should be mindful of current developments in both forums
More important FRAND decisions by the UK courts and a changing of the guard for Siemens’ IP team were among the top talking points this week
Yanfeng Xiong discusses 6am wake ups, honing his basketball skills, and how he prioritises tasks
Interviews; Exclusives

Interviews; Exclusives

Ceyda Maisami explains why HP is becoming more vocal in its SEP arguments and reveals why the company has transformed the way it engages with outside counsel
The firm’s IP head outlines aims to double the number of partners and explains how it has been able to break into the elite group of patent litigation players
Partners at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune say AI and the UPC are providing new business opportunities and reveal why flexibility is key to retaining talent
Partners at Kirkland & Ellis, who represented Lenovo at the landmark standard-essential patent case at the England and Wales Court of Appeal, discuss how they managed the matter
Tilman Müller-Stoy reveals why he never made it as a footballer and how he could have had an alternative career as a fire juggler
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Etienne Sanz de Acedo discusses the association’s three-year plan, what he is looking forward to in San Diego, and why London came calling for 2026
Hugues Derème, director general of the Benelux IP Office, unveils his vision for the region, how to improve IP awareness, and use of AI
We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special
We discuss how law firms are using AI, whether remote working has resulted in cost-savings, and what corporate counsel want from their advisers when it comes to DEI
One of Managing IP’s most influential people in IP for 2024, Hurtado Rivas discusses mental health in the profession, the changing role of a trademark lawyer, and what keeps a Nestlé IP counsel busy
We discuss Managing IP’s 50 most influential people in IP list and look back on the biggest talking points in the last month
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 an exclusive interview, Huawei IP vice president Alan Fan tells Managing IP how the company’s IP strategy is adapting to US sanctions
UKIPO CEO Tim Moss speaks to Managing IP about moving past Brexit, and champions the relevance of IP in government policy
The England and Wales High Court judge discusses why time is of the essence in patent trials, his ‘radical’ Apple v Optis ruling, and the DABUS debate
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released
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