The 2026 Life Sciences EMEA Awards is now open for entries. We are looking forward to reviewing and celebrating the industry's most impressive achievements and landmarks from the past year.
With the submission deadline approaching, we sat down with our research team to provide top tips on how to make your firm stand out
The 2025 list of Rising Stars and Corporate Stars, produced by Managing IP’s accreditation title IP STARS, is now available
The location will be easily accessible for delegates visiting London for the INTA Annual Meeting
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsJames Davies and Vishen Pillay at Adams & Adams discuss IP protection strategies and ownership considerations for AI -
Sponsored by Spoor & FisherMatthew Costard and Nola Pontes of Spoor & Fisher Jersey look at some of the issues that arise with trademark searching in countries that form the continent of Africa
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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
A fresh wave of deals highlights why investors favour IP firms and why independent outfits may soon have to rethink their strategy
Law firms across the world are seemingly united in their reluctance to give juniors a chance, which shouldn’t be the case
Duarte Lima, MD of Spruson & Ferguson’s Asia practice, says practitioners must adapt to process changes within IP systems, as well as be mindful of the implications of tech on their practices
Qantm IP’s CEO and AI programme lead discuss the business’s investment and M&A plans, and reveal their tech ambitions
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Sponsored by Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilHong Kong’s latest annual gathering of intellectual property luminaries has been distilled into a video showcased by Managing IP, with several senior industry figures presenting their views on today’s key themes
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsWongrat Ratanaprayul of Tilleke & Gibbins highlights the complex processes required to secure AI patents across Southeast Asia
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Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesGuanyang Yao, Yali Shao and Yuan Zhang of Liu Shen & Associates provide a practical insight into the 4th amended Patent Law in China
While the UK sees heavy IP rankings movement, Germany’s new tiered UPC table signals a shift from early adoption to market maturity
In an exclusive interview, Bernard Ledeboer reveals how a Consolid-backed group of firms wants to expand across Europe, invest in AI and centralise operations to compete at the top tier
Not all private equity firms are the same, so leaders at four externally backed IP firms came together to discuss the frameworks they followed and how they ensured a cultural fit
The Bardehle Pagenberg attorneys-at-law discuss the firm’s Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026 success, Unified Patent Court litigation strategy, and evolving European patent trends
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Sponsored by MaiwaldAlexander Ortlieb, Moritz Kampmann, and Stephan Maidl of Maiwald highlight six EPO appeal decisions that map the absolute floor of what patent applications for AI inventions must disclose – and how spectacularly some applicants miss that mark
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Sponsored by ZaccoSenior Zacco attorneys explain the best practices that can help prevent intellectual property disputes reaching court in a podcast held in partnership with Managing IP
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Sponsored by Bugnion SpAAlessandro Cossu of Bugnion SpA examines the Unified Patent Court’s ‘holistic approach’ to inventive step, arguing that it departs from EPO practice, risks hindsight, and may undermine predictability and harmonisation in European patent law
New awards, including US ‘Firm of the Year’ and Latin America ‘Firm to Watch’, are among more than 90 prizes that will recognise firms and practitioners
The shortlist for our annual Americas Awards will be published next month, with potential winners in more than 90 categories set to be revealed
A new foundation in Chile is giving women in the IP community the mentorship, and visibility they’ve long lacked
Firms are adapting litigation strategy as Brazil’s unique legal system and technical expertise have made preliminary injunctions a key tool in global patent disputes
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Sponsored by Licks AttorneysEduardo Hallak, Juliana Neves, and Sarah Lucas of Licks Attorneys examine Brazil's growing debate over patent term adjustment and the legislative proposals seeking to address examination delays
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Sponsored by Becerril, Coca & BecerrilStephania Cardiel of Becerril, Coca & Becerril examines how recent reforms signal a regional move towards faster, more internationally aligned innovation systems
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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
Ten firms have each received more than 11 nominations, while more than 20 in-house counsel are up for awards
We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 10 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2025
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released
McGuireWoods’ focussed experimentation and disciplined execution of AI tools is sharpening its IP practice
As Marshall Gerstein celebrates its 70-year anniversary, Jeffrey Sharp, managing partner, reflects on lessons that shaped both his career and the firm’s success
Howard Hogan, IP partner at Gibson Dunn, says AI deepfakes are driving lawyers to rethink how IP protects creativity and innovation
Practitioners warn that closing the Denver regional office could trigger a domino effect, threatening local innovation and access to IP resources
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Sponsored by Red PointsRed Points, in partnership with Managing IP hosted a webinar on April 7 at 9am PDT / 12pm EDT / 5pm BST to discuss best practices in uncovering and dismantling large-scale counterfeiters
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Sponsored by OLIVARESMauricio Sámano of OLIVARES explores how the pandemic has changed IP processes for businesses in Mexico
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Sponsored by OLIVARESSantiago Pedroza of OLIVARES looks at how the opposition procedure has undergone changes to protect right holders
