Sources say an IT agreement between the UPC and EPO should fix long-standing CMS problems and is an opportunity to introduce new features
European and US counsel reveal why they are (or aren't) concerned about patent quality and explain how external counsel can help
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Noemi Parrotta, chair of the European subcommittee within INTA’s International Amicus Committee, explains why we might not have heard the last of the morality debate
Daniel Wise at Carpmaels & Ransford explains how he helped secure the first UPC revocation ruling on behalf of Sanofi and Regeneron against Amgen
Mercedes-Benz, Dolby Laboratories, and Panasonic discuss the merits and drawbacks of the USPTO's terminal disclaimer proposal
Counsel in the US and Europe assess the trademark and copyright developments that have stood out in the first half of 2024
Lawyers at Tomkins and Bomhard IP explain how they finally secured victory over McDonald’s in long-running ‘Big Mac’ trademark dispute
The Grand Board said the applied-for mark would ‘trivialise’ one of the deadliest pandemics in history
Cross-border judicial collaboration and EU copyright were hot topics on the second day of the EUIPO’s 5th IP Case Law Conference
On day one of the EUIPO’s Case Law Conference, delegates heard why single-letter trademarks are weak and received an update on the EU’s design law shakeup
Counsel say they will have to be more inquisitive about the level of AI involvement in clients’ patent applications in the wake of newly released USPTO guidance
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesXiaowei Wei and Lili Wu of Han Kun Law Offices review the guidelines for patent examination in China and propose potential strategies going forward -
Sponsored by Purplevine IPXiaojuan Yu of Purplevine IP Group discusses the medical device industry in China and considers why changes to the law are welcomed
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesChiu-ling Lin of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices compares third-party observations in Taiwan and mainland China
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Sponsored by AJ ParkHarvey Henderson and Kate Giddens of AJ Park explain why it would be prudent to be aware of all factors that may affect the registration of your mark in New Zealand and consider the important role of the Māori Trade Mark Advisory Committee
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law explains the changes to the South Korean Patent Act, which include some good news for applicants
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Sponsored by Vivien Chan & CoVivien Chan and Ann Xu of Vivien Chan & Co explain how brand owners can benefit from the changes introduced by the CNIPA including reducing bad faith filings
Counsel say the USPTO's examples of AI patentability should make their lives easier and help point clients in the right direction
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
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’
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
In an exclusive interview, Michael Schwager discusses the office’s AI use as well as some of the thorny issues it faces, including patent protection for computer-implemented inventions
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
The new executive director explains why he’s 'totally in favour' of using AI and how he plans to get the office’s budget back on track
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Weekly take: UK election is coming, but don’t expect IP news
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Weekly take: Is ‘covidiot’ morally worse than ‘fuck you’?
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Weekly take: EU SEP debate swerves crucial innovation factor
Rob Stien, chief communications and public policy officer at InterDigital, says the EU has forgotten innovators while trying to solve an issue that doesn’t exist -
Weekly take: ‘Ridiculous’ Cambridge University TM cost shows need for caution
A hefty bill for a Cambridge-based company that fought a trademark opposition filed by the University of Cambridge shows why firms must ensure costs don’t spiral -
Weekly take: SEP owners must hold fire on EU reform excitement
A draft opinion by the Committee on International Trade suggested various tweaks to the proposed SEP overhaul, but any concrete changes are way off
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
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
Managing IP speaks to IP academic and lecturer Olga Gurgula about the European Commission’s proposed compulsory licensing rules
UKIPO CEO Tim Moss speaks to Managing IP about moving past Brexit, and champions the relevance of IP in government policy
More collaboration with the USPTO and implementing the CASE Act are some of Shira Perlmutter’s priorities as register of copyrights
