Key dates for the LMG Life Sciences research for 2023 have been released
CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo responds to a Managing IP opinion piece on the organisation’s increased focus on patents
The Rising Stars Awards have released the list of winners for the 2022 Europe Middle East & Africa awards.
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherDuncan Maguire of Spoor & Fisher Jersey reports on the publication of draft legislation to overhaul an act dating back to 1958 as judgment is passed in a recent case concerning well-known marks
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherChris Walters of Spoor & Fisher analyses a novel Tanzanian case concerning the ‘Tiffany’ mark and the ‘well-known’ status test
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsWilhelm Prozesky of Adams & Adams and Adv Rory Voller of the CIPC consider the latest patent-related developments from South Africa, in an exclusive podcast
Sources distinguish between perceived and real threats of IP theft, and outline how foreign companies in China can safeguard themselves
SConnect, which is locked in an IP war with eOne, also admitted that a third-party contractor did use audio files from Peppa Pig episodes on rival ‘Wolfoo’ videos
In the first of a new monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks the race for the top job at the EUIPO, the key UPC trends to watch, and the biggest stories in Asian IP
Sources say China’s lead on generative AI patent filing could have been driven by lax laws, incentives, and spurious applications
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsForeign investment in Myanmar is expected to receive a boost as a result of changes to the country’s trademark application process, report Khin Myo Myo Aye and Khin Yadanar Htay of Tilleke & Gibbins
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsLinh Thi Mai Nguyen of Tilleke & Gibbins explains why an increase in trademark agents and intellectual property representation service organisations can be expected because of new legislation in Vietnam
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesYen-Bin Gu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains what approach patentees can take when faced with the difficulties of applying marks to production methods and ever-shrinking electronic products
Funders discuss different IP portfolio funding options and how they decide whether to offer preferential terms and pricing
The issue of the Unified Patent Court’s third central division needs resolving before IP owners can fully embrace Europe’s new era
Milan may only fulfil its UPC dream at a price, with a decision from negotiations between France and Germany expected shortly
Ireland must hold a referendum to ratify the Unified Patent Court Agreement, but the deputy prime minister has hinted that 2024 may be a possible date
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdInformation is power in the world of FRAND licensing. Richard Vary of Bird & Bird explains how the disclosure of confidential information and trade secrets are handled in the UK
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersThe new system raises several questions for European Patent Convention countries that are not EU members, say Selin Sinem Erciyas, Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın, Zeynep Çağla Üstün and Aysu Eryaşar of Gün + Partners
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Sponsored by MaiwaldBo-Hyun Lee of Maiwald considers how the Unified Patent Court will affect the successful German model of having patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law work together to handle the technical aspects of infringement proceedings
Counsel at three companies, a Brazilian firm and a Colombian firm delve into the challenges and opportunities of snagging injunctions
UK appoints new IP minister; Swiss court orders Lidl to destroy choc bunnies; Ed Sheeran set for trial again; SCOTUS unmoved by Apple attack; Syco Entertainment snags $125m IP securitisation deal; EPO and Colombia make PPH permanent
The Rising Stars Awards releases its winners for the 2022 Americas awards.
The Women in Business Law Awards is excited to present the shortlist for the first Global Awards
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Sponsored by Daniel LawRoberta Arantes of Daniel Law looks at how the Brazilian legal landscape has responded to shifts in the concept of branding and its related levels of protection
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Sponsored by Daniel LawKene Gallois and Guilherme Coutinho of Daniel Law explain how the success of the plan will pave the way for Brazil to attract further investment and opportunities
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Sponsored by Daniel LawAndré Oliveira of Daniel Law considers how IP infringement and brand protection has evolved in Brazil amid the pandemic
EPO’s BoA hails VICO take-up; INTA demands dog toy rethink; VLSI v Intel third trial suspended; USTR drops Ukraine from watchlist; USPTO eases DOCX plans; Zara threatens House of Zana; The North Face settles with graffiti artist
The Asia-Pacific awards research cycle has begun – don’t miss out on this opportunity to get recognised
Managing IP is delighted to reveal the IP STARS 2022 rankings of the leading firms for trademark work. This is the first set of ranking results for the 2022 edition of IP STARS, a research project which started in September 2021.
The LMG Life Sciences Awards is excited to present its shortlist for the 2022 EMEA Awards
Safety standards wouldn’t lose copyright protection when named in law, so long as they were accessible for free online
In-house tech sources say Amgen v Sanofi has the potential to stifle their prosecution and litigation strategies if SCOTUS’s decision is too broad
The Federal Circuit said tech firms can challenge the way the USPTO implemented Fintiv, but that won’t mean much for practitioners, say counsel
The USPTO's plans to file an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to Fintiv are pending regulatory review
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Sponsored by OlivaresJorge Juárez of Olivares explains the requirements for applicants aiming to protect industrial designs in designating Mexico and highlights the importance of compliance with the unity of design requirement
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Sponsored by Shiga International Patent OfficeMasato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office calls for greater clarity in the Japanese patent linkage system in comparing it with US and Chinese practice
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Sponsored by Purplevine IPJoin Ude Lu, the chief IP counsel (US) of Purplevine IP, Helen Zhang, the litigation manager of Purplevine IP in Beijing, and Penny Sun, the brand protection manager of ABRO Industry, as they discuss evidence collection for patent enforcement in China and the US virtually with Managing IP on November 9 at 10am (US ET) / 3pm (UK) / 11pm (China)