Michael Conway, who joined Birketts after nearly two decades at an IP boutique, says he was intrigued by the challenge of joining a general practice firm
News of Nokia signing a licensing deal with a Chinese automaker and Linklaters appointing a new head of tech and IP were also among the top talking points
Amanda Yang and Rachel Tan at Rouse and Landy Jiang at Lusheng Law Firm provide an overview of the draft amendments to China’s trademark law
News of EIP launching an AI platform and a trade secret blow for TCS in the US were also among the top talking points
Blank Rome’s launch in West Palm Beach, marked by the arrival of two IP partners, comes in response to rising demands from technology clients
News of Health Hoglund joining Sisvel and the Delhi High Court staying a $2.2 million decree in favour of Philips were also among the top talking points
Colm Murphy says he is keen to help clients navigate cross-border IP challenges in Europe
This year’s most-read stories covered uncertainty at the USPTO, a potential boycott of a major international IP conference, rankings releases, and a contempt of court proceeding
News of Via Licensing Alliance selling its HEVC/VCC pools and a $1.5 million win for Davis Polk were also among the top talking points
News of a slowdown in the UK’s clean energy IP landscape and an EPO report on unitary patent uptake were also among the top talking points
Law firms are integrating AI to remain competitive, and some are noticing an impact on traditional training and billing models
News of the EUIPO launching a GI protection system, and WIPO publishing a review of the UDRP were also among the top talking points
Sponsored
Sponsored
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Sponsored by CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law OfficeAdministrative actions are an important tool for IP protection in China. Zhang Bin and Yang Yifan of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office discuss how they can be used in practice and what advantages they offer -
Sponsored by DEQI Intellectual Property Law CorporationShengjie Piao of DEQI Intellectual Property explains why the patent prosecution highways programme is the most and active international cooperation programme in patent examination around the world
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Sponsored by Kangxin PartnersHaixia Li of Kangxin explains why applicants and patentees should understand the functionality of the compensation system for the patent protection term
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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
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyThe China Patent Office upheld the validity of the patent over the antihistamine desloratadine citrate disodium, as Yue Guan from Wanhuida Intellectual Property explains
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Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisYouli Angelou of Patrinos & Kilimiris explains why the consolidation of all branches of industrial property is a welcome move
Price hikes at ‘big law’ firms are pushing some clients toward boutiques that offer predictable fees, specialised expertise, and a model built around prioritising IP
Sheppard Mullin’s Jennifer Ayers reviews modifications to the rules of practice for IPR petitions and considers what practitioners need to know
An IP lawyer tasked with helping to develop Brownstein’s newly unveiled New York office is eyeing a measured approach to talent hunting
News of EasyGroup failing in its trademark infringement claim against ‘Easihire’ and Amgen winning a key appeal at the UPC were also among the top talking points
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Sara Horton, co-chair of Willkie’s IP litigation group, reflects on launching the firm’s Chicago office during a global pandemic, and how she advises young, female attorneys
A new foundation in Chile is giving women in the IP community the mentorship, and visibility they’ve long lacked
Molly Kocialski, who has joined Holland & Hart after nearly a decade as a USPTO regional director, discusses career shifts, resilience, and overcoming casual sexism
Tarun Gandhi joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss the biggest misconception about IP, the importance of staying curious, and his biggest inspiration
Rahul Bhartiya, AI coordinator at the EUIPO, discusses the office’s strategy, collaboration with other IP offices, and getting rid of routine tasks
The head of the soft IP team at engineering group Sandvik, winner of the in-house team of the year award, reveals why a flurry of M&A activity led to a busy 2024
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Weekly take: Should we get talking to resolve disputes?
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Weekly take: why ‘hardworking’ Shira Perlmutter should not have been fired
The decision disregards Perlmutter’s work at the US Copyright Office and comes at a time when strong leadership and expertise are crucial -
Weekly take: Why under siege USPTO employees deserve better
The treatment of USPTO employees has been haphazard and shows a misunderstanding of how the IP office works and the challenges it faces -
Weekly take: Why predictable SEP impasse provides time for reflection
The EU scrapping a controversial FRAND regulation gives the bloc a chance to properly engage with stakeholders to determine an appropriate way forward -
Weekly take: Why EPO should avoid bad optics of ‘special treatment’
The EPO’s reallocation of certain patent applications could have legitimate reasons, but a clearer message would help avoid scrutiny
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
Chris Adamson and Milli Bouri of Adamson & Partners join us to discuss IP market trends and what law firm and in-house clients are looking for
In the sixth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Futures, a network for early-career stage IP professionals
In the fifth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network and how to open access to the profession
In the fourth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss unconscious bias in the IP workplace and how to address it
In the third episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Women in IP’ network and the current state of diversity within the profession
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
