US law firms highlight litigation profitability and client demand as driving forces behind a boom in lateral hires in the life sciences sector
A counterfeiting crackdown targeting fake FIFA World Cup merchandise and new partner hires by CMS, HGF and Winston Strawn were also among the top talking points
Stobbs has successfully seen off a contempt of court application filed against the firm and two of its lawyers
Michelle Lee discusses reaching milestones at the USPTO, AI’s role in legal work, and how to empower women in tech and IP
A Tokyo District Court ruling concerning movie spoilers, and a second chance for VLSI against Intel were also among the top talking points
UKIPO rejects trademark application for 'Cristiano Ronaldo Origins' following opposition by Beck Greener client in a rare case that considered actual use
Law firms should consider how they can help clients, as report calls on EU to use IP-backed financing to increase bloc’s competitiveness and attractiveness for businesses
A development concerning Stephen Thaler’s AI copyright application in India and an integration between IPH group firms were also among the top talking points
News of a trademark row over Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ and Nokia’s expansion of its IoT licensing programme were also among the top talking points
João Negrão, EUIPO executive director, is joined by a seasoned official to reflect on three decades of stories
News of Dolby suing Snap over AV1 and HEVC patents and SCOTUS offering guidance on the liability of internet service providers were also among the top talking points
Top talking points also included news of an appellate ruling concerning ‘Pisco’ and Indian drugmakers gearing up to launch generic versions of Ozempic as Novo Nordisk’s patent expires
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Sponsored by Beijing East IPYan Zhang and Austin Chang of Beijing East IP consider why adopting and promoting a Chinese equivalent of a foreign language mark is critical for foreign businesses to shine in China’s market -
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
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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
In the final part of a series on challenging patent invalidation decisions in China, lawyers at Spruson & Ferguson and Marshall Gerstein share how courts adjudicate appeals
In the first of a two-part article, lawyers at Spruson & Ferguson and Marshall Gerstein provide an overview of China’s system for appealing against patent invalidation decisions
UKIPO will remain a competitive option as long as efficient service continues
News of Avanci hiring a senior vice president and the EPO teaming up with a French AI startup were also among the top talking points
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Kilpatrick’s managing partner for San Francisco discusses taking the longer route to partnership, the importance of female mentors, and strengthening office culture
While the firm lost several litigators this month, Winston & Strawn is betting that its transatlantic merger will strengthen its IP practice
With boutiques offering an attractive alternative to larger firms, former Gilbert’s partner Nisha Anand says her new firm will be built on tech-smart practitioners, flexible fees, and specialised expertise
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
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
An IP lawyer tasked with helping to develop Brownstein’s newly unveiled New York office is eyeing a measured approach to talent hunting
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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
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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
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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
Michelle Lee discusses reaching milestones at the USPTO, AI’s role in legal work, and how to empower women in tech and IP
João Negrão, EUIPO executive director, is joined by a seasoned official to reflect on three decades of stories
Simon Wright explains why the UK should embrace the possibility of rejoining the UPC, and reveals how CIPA is reacting to this month’s historic Emotional Perception AI case at the UK Supreme Court
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
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
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