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 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 -
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
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherJen Colantoni of Spoor & Fisher summarises Libya’s new $2,000 annual trademark renewal fee for foreign applicants and alerts brand owners to several strategic considerations
Meryl Koh, equity director and litigator at Drew & Napier in Singapore, discusses an uptick in cross-border litigation and why collaboration across practice areas is becoming crucial
Qantm IP’s CEO and AI programme lead discuss the business’s investment and M&A plans, and reveal their tech ambitions
Gillian Tan explains how she balances TM portfolio management with fast-moving deals, and why ‘CCP’ is a good acronym to live by
The tie-up between Perkins Coie and Ashurst may generate some striking numbers, but independent IP firms need not worry yet, according to practitioners
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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
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Sponsored by That.LegalGillian Tan of That.Legal explains Singapore’s approach to goodwill in passing off and what two recent cases mean for pre-launch market entry
Clarivate’s Ed White discusses the joy of measuring innovation and why patent attorneys are a special breed
A new transatlantic firm under the name of Winston Taylor is expected to go live in May 2026, and is likely to have a significant impact on Europe’s IP market
Geoff Steward and Rebecca Newman of Addleshaw Goddard explain how they secured victory in a rare ‘genericide’ case and why the work went beyond the courtroom
The tie-up could result in the firm’s German and France-based teams, which both have strong UPC expertise, becoming independent
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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 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
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Sponsored by Licks AttorneysHow UK extraterritorial decisions are undermining Brazilian judicial sovereignty and violating TRIPSSenior patent attorneys at Licks Attorneys say recent UK court decisions on FRAND licensing conflict with Brazilian judicial sovereignty and the TRIPS framework governing the territorial independence of patents
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
David Aylen, who spent more than 20 years at Gowling WLG, has joined United Trademark and Patent Services as of counsel in the UAE
The 2025 EMEA ceremony, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, also recognised in-house practitioners and rising stars
Sheppard Mullin’s Jennifer Ayers reviews modifications to the rules of practice for IPR petitions and considers what practitioners need to know
Two partners have departed DLA Piper to join Squire Patton Boggs and Blank Rome in San Francisco and Chicago, respectively
Firms that made strategic PTAB hires say that insider expertise is becoming more valuable in the wake of USPTO changes
An IP lawyer tasked with helping to develop Brownstein’s newly unveiled New York office is eyeing a measured approach to talent hunting
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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
