Metaverse could spark C-suite IP investment, say brands In-house counsel in the fashion, science and drinks industries say that, despite uncertainties, the metaverse may encourage top-level investment in IP By Max Walters January 31 2022
Inaugural Women in Business Law Global Awards The Women in Business Law Awards announces the launch of the inaugural Global Awards By John Harrison January 31 2022
This week in IP: Ocado IP rights questioned, China rejects metaverse trademarks, and more Australia pays for Aboriginal flag copyright; UKIPO seeks design views; Bob Dylan sells music catalogue; Nokia and Nordic Semiconductor simplify IoT licensing; John Terry NFT row By Ed Conlon & Max Walters & Rani Mehta & Rory O’Neill & Sukanya Sarkar January 28 2022
Exclusive: Peppa Pig targets cartoon wolf for ‘deceiving viewers’ Managing IP can exclusively reveal details of the case, including those related to the claims of damaged goodwill and copyright and trademark infringement By Max Walters January 26 2022
Opinion: £150k for a junior lawyer! It’s good, but may not be enough The salaries for newly qualified lawyers keep rising, but throwing money at young talent may not be the solution By Max Walters January 25 2022
Opinion: Why lawyers quit the profession – and how to stop it A 30% increase in lawyers quitting in Singapore highlights several problems that persist within the legal industry – and I should know, I used to be in it By Sukanya Sarkar January 24 2022
From disruptive tech to IP access: top 2022 trends Counsel list the top tech trends for 2022, saying the likes of NFTs and the metaverse will lead to increased democratisation of IP By Sukanya Sarkar January 20 2022
IP owners urge customs to embrace new tech Use of blockchain and metadata analysis to track e-commerce sales could help modernise customs authorities, say IP owners By Max Walters January 19 2022
Exclusive: IP5 joint meeting with TM5/ID5 scrapped The EPO will still host the next IP5 meeting in June, but trademarks and designs won’t be on the agenda as planned By Rory O’Neill January 14 2022
Counterfeits study raises questions over social media influencers A new UKIPO study prompts counsel to ponder the power of influencers in promoting counterfeits and what should be done about it By Max Walters January 14 2022
The ‘loneliness’ of starting your own IP firm Managing IP speaks to five IP professionals about what they’ve learned from going out on their own By Rory O’Neill January 13 2022
Cyberspace and courts: where TM battles will be won or lost Sources suggest more IP disputes will go viral in 2022. But what do brand owners need to consider before engaging in a social media war? By Max Walters January 12 2022
Fighting fire with fire: how to combat new-age counterfeiting Sources from China and India explain how counterfeiters are using technology to boost their business, and how IP owners can fight them By Sukanya Sarkar January 12 2022
This week in IP: Pooh becomes public, USPTO outlines TM sanctions, and more Nikola drops Tesla suit; US Copyright Office hires new general counsel; Markle and Mail agree copyright damages By Max Walters & Patrick Wingrove & Rani Mehta & Rory O’Neill & Sukanya Sarkar January 07 2022
Asia patent trends in 2022: SEP rates, court changes and more Patent lawyers from China, India, Japan, South Korea and Singapore talk about SEPs, pharma patents and other matters they’re keeping an eye on this year By Sukanya Sarkar January 06 2022
