The location will be easily accessible for delegates visiting London for the INTA Annual Meeting
Patrick Ogola joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss helping African entrepreneurs on the global stage, and explains why young lawyers should speak up
Kelly Thompson, chair of South African firm Adams & Adams, discusses self-belief, self-doubt, and the importance of saying yes
Shem Otanga discusses the importance of curiosity and passion, and why he would have loved to have been a professional recording artist
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsLauren Ross and Melissa Morris of Adams & Adams discuss the strategic opportunities and challenges in protecting non-traditional trademarks across the continent’s diverse legal and regulatory landscape -
Sponsored by Spoor & FisherHerman Blignaut of Spoor & Fisher South Africa addresses whether the act extends to intellectual property rights and reassures brand owners that constitutional protection remains intact
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherDavid Cochrane of Spoor & Fisher South Africa explains the key updates under the act, which strengthens breeder protections while supporting vulnerable farmers and aligning with international norms
Essenese Obhan shares his expansion plans and vision of creating a ‘one-stop shop’ for clients after Indian firms Obhan & Associates and Mason & Associates joined forces
From AI and the UPC to troublesome trademarks in China, experts name the IP trends likely to dominate 2026
The parties have agreed on a court-guided settlement covering Pantech’s entire SEP portfolio, marking a global first
The Australian side, in particular, can benefit by capitalising on its independent status to bring in more work from Western countries while still working with its former Chinese partner
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Meenal Khurana of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys explain how the High Court of Delhi’s judgment balances well-known trademark protection with intermediary accountability in the digital ecosystem
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha R Hechanova of Hechanova Group summarises the common issues and rewards of mediating intellectual property and other disputes in the Philippines based on her extensive experience
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Sponsored by Anand and AnandPravin Anand and Ashutosh Upadhyaya of Anand and Anand examine whether taste can function as a trademark in India, with insights drawn from international practice and examples of graphical representations
New partners, including the firm’s first female head of a department, are eyeing a deeper focus on client understanding
Colm Murphy says he is keen to help clients navigate cross-border IP challenges in Europe
Large-scale transatlantic mergers will give US entities a strong foothold at the UPC, and could spark further fragmentation of European patent practices
A vote to be held in 2026 could create Hogan Lovells Cadwalader, a $3.6bn giant with 3,100 lawyers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific
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Sponsored by InlexIgor Charles and Franck Soutoul of Inlex examine a Paris Court of Appeal ruling that fully invalidated a ‘Richard Mille’ trademark for fraud despite limits on protection based on reputation
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Sponsored by Slaughter and MayDavid Ives, Laura Houston, and Richard Barker of Slaughter and May examine the UK High Court’s ruling and assess its implications for AI developers, rights holders, and future appeals
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyMarco Stief of Maiwald argues that the District Court of The Hague missed an opportunity to clarify the uncertainty surrounding the term ‘first authorisation’ in Article 3(d) of the SPC Regulation in a recent judgment
Mercedes Bullrich looks back on her career and explains how a life shaped by fresh starts will help her develop a new firm
McKool Smith and Licks Attorneys are acting in the dispute, which alleges infringement of patents covering video-related technologies
The decision to divide was partly due to differing visions over the impact of technology on IP work, according to one partner
María Cecilia Romoleroux discusses the challenges she has faced in her career in IP and how she hopes to improve things for the next generation of women
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Sponsored by Berken IPMaría Aurora García of Berken IP explains how Resolution No. 583 narrows trademark examination to absolute grounds, shifting relative grounds and other objections to third-party enforcement
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Sponsored by Licks AttorneysLicks AttorneysのEduardo Hallak氏、Rafaella Oliveira氏、Bruna Luna氏は、不服申立案件の滞留解消を目的とした2つの重要な特許省令が導入されましたが、出願人にとって手続き期間が延びるリスクがあると指摘します
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Sponsored by Berken IPMaría Aurora García of Berken IP explains how Argentina’s evolving non-use cancellation system strengthens trademark integrity, streamlines registration, and promotes fairer market competition through efficient, partial, and administrative cancellation mechanisms
International law firms have high hopes for their IP practices in Saudi Arabia, with many opening offices, but recruiting and retaining talent in the Kingdom presents unique challenges
Partners at Bird & Bird and Taylor Wessing discuss how Saudi Arabia offers unique opportunities for firms dealing in IP and tech
The Life Sciences Awards announces the winners for the 6th annual awards
A comparison of the 2024 and 2025 editions of the Managing IP EMEA Awards reveals the firms and companies that have been dominating Europe’s IP market year after year
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
The firm is continuing its aggressive IP hiring streak with the addition of partner Matthew Rizzolo
With 2025 behind us, US practitioners sit down with Managing IP to discuss the major IP moments from the year and what to expect in 2026
The introduction of Canada’s patent term adjustment has left practitioners sceptical about its value, with high fees and limited eligibility meaning SMEs could lose out
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdAnne-Raphaëlle Aubry of Bird & Bird explains how Section 1782 and Rule of Procedure 190 offer different pathways for cross-border evidence gathering in European patent disputes, highlighting timing, scope, and strategic considerations for litigants
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Sponsored by Becerril, Coca & BecerrilMonica Sánchez of Becerril, Coca & Becerril explains how the Mexican intellectual property framework, including compulsory licences and the Bolar clause, works alongside emerging technologies to balance pharmaceutical innovation with public health access
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Sponsored by Becerril, Coca & BecerrilCarlos Hernández León of Becerril, Coca & Becerril outlines how Mexico’s shift from NAFTA-based patent term extensions to the new SPC regime affects patent holders, particularly in pharmaceuticals, and the strategic steps to secure additional protection
