We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
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
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
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
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
The resolution, which hints at a close link between work pressure on staff and patent quality, received overwhelming support
Analysis from a former EPO director showed that just 20.3% of patents survived untouched after decisions by the office’s opposition division were challenged
A key European Parliament committee backed the plan with 13 out of 23 votes
The EUIPO has advertised for a second deputy executive director to serve alongside Andrea Di Carlo, but questions over the office’s selection processes remain
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that only people can be named as inventors on patent applications in a defeat for the legal team behind the DABUS case
The EPO declined to attend the latest meeting organised by the Industry Patent Quality Charter, a group that has called on the office to grant higher-quality patents
João Negrão spoke to Managing IP in his first interview with the IP press since taking the top job at the EUIPO earlier this month
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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 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 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
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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
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Sponsored by InspicosJakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S discusses a technical board of appeal referral that deals with the issue of entitlement to priority
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Sponsored by MaiwaldMatthias Hoffmann of Maiwald discusses the uncertainty over the transfer of priority rights and the joint applicants approach at the EPO
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarRitushka Negi and Mandeep Kaur Gill of Remfry & Sagar discuss patent filing trends in India and the progress of optical fibre technology
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesJun-yan Wu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices discusses the changes to Taiwan’s Accelerated Examination Programme
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Sponsored by Bridgeon Law FirmYouping Ma and Abbie Li of Bridgeon Law Firm analyse a registered trademark case and explain why it is of great significance for foreign enterprises in China
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Sponsored by Bridgeon Law FirmYouping Ma and Junying Cao of Bridgeon Law Firm discuss China’s active application of blockchain technology in the field of copyright protection
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
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
Annita Nugent, assistant director at IP Australia, says data collated by the office indicates that putting more women in leadership results in more IP
INTA CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo shares his plans if he were to win the EUIPO leadership race and says his application does not affect his INTA role
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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 -
Weekly take: China shouldn’t limit its patent quality fight to utility models
China’s strict view of utility models but an increasingly relaxed attitude towards invention patents paints a contradictory picture of its quality control efforts -
Weekly take: The jostling is over…for now, time to run the EUIPO
Now that João Negrão has been appointed as EUIPO executive director, it’s time to think about the challenges he can expect -
Weekly take: US Copyright Office’s latest AI ruling misses the mark
The authority needs to be more consistent and offer clarity on what meets the threshold of creativity required to secure protection
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
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses six months of India’s reformed system for foreign law firms, the latest UPC trends and SEP developments
In this special podcast, Managing IP talks to a charity that is working tirelessly to support mental health initiatives in the IP profession
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses law firm merger strategies, a high-profile break-up, and the latest 5G patent developments
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses their early memories of covering IP before delving into the latest on the UPC and whether a proposed US study could threaten the future of pharma patents
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses US and Asian approaches to the UPC, updates to trademark law in Japan and China, and the latest attempt at US patent reform
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
