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In this list, Managing IP features a number of firms from countries across the globe, where a jurisdiction-based ranking table on the IP STARS platform is not available.
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherJennifer Colantoni of Spoor & Fisher summarises the changes under Uganda’s newly enacted trademark regulations and notes that the attorney general’s advice has been sought on one issue -
Sponsored by Spoor & FisherThe Zambian High Court has handed down its ruling in a case brought to oppose and expunge two marks. Duncan Maguire of Spoor & Fisher Jersey reports on the decision
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherA South African biltong company has prevailed in a fiery dispute concerning a mark. Reinard Krüger of Spoor & Fisher, Pretoria, digests the reasoning behind the decision
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsJenny Pienaar and Nicole Haworth of Adams & Adams discuss the potential implications of South Africa's divisive R3337 food labelling bill in an exclusive podcast
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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 & FisherDedicated anti-counterfeiting legislation and a ‘dual registration system’ are among the measures that demonstrate how seriously counterfeiting is taken in Kenya. Duncan Maguire of Spoor & Fisher Jersey summarises two recent developments
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsMandy Swanepoel and Lisa van Zuydam of Adams & Adams offer practical insights on protecting trade dress in South Africa and beyond, using both trademark and non-trademark tools
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherMegan Dinnie of Spoor & Fisher Jersey reports on the creation of a body designed to adapt to the rapid evolution of IP and harness its potential to drive economic growth
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherJeanine Coetzer of Spoor & Fisher highlights several problems with a trademark decision by the Gauteng High Court that has been overturned by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal
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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
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsGodfrey Budeli of Adams & Adams explains the key points to consider as Kenya’s Anti-Counterfeit Authority imposes more stringent measures, in the second of a three-part podcast series
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsAlissa Naran and Nicole Smalberger of Adams & Adams explain the latest developments on protecting trademarks in Africa, in the first of a three-part podcast series
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherIP judgments in Zimbabwe are unusual, says Chris Walters of Spoor & Fisher Jersey. So the recent Supreme Court decision in Cairns Foods v Netrade Marketing is welcome
Dolby’s lawsuit at the Delhi High Court follows a record win by Ericsson earlier this year against the same defendant
Tee Tan, chief information officer at the owner of several IP firms, says to avoid tech just for the sake of it and explains how his company builds in-house tools
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows US firms making major swoops for IP teams, while South Korea has also been a buoyant market
Allen & Gledhill partner Jia Yi Toh shares her experience of representing the winning team in the first-ever case filed under Singapore’s new fast-track IP dispute resolution system
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha R Hechanova of Hechanova Group explains the main points to note for parties entering mediation to resolve an intellectual property dispute in the Philippines
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Sponsored by Cantoop IP ServicesFrom an initial tip-off to the seizure of more than 200,000 counterfeit pairs of sports shoes, Cantoop IP Services recounts its integral role in exposing a vast network selling millions of fake goods
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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
As Munich’s local division adds more judges, it’s a good time to be a patent practitioner in the city
Tilman Müller-Stoy reveals why he never made it as a footballer and how he could have had an alternative career as a fire juggler
As the UPC approaches its first anniversary, there’s a risk that persisting teething issues will continue to be the major pain points
A patent dispute between two manufacturing companies has shown that teething problems with the UPC’s case management system have not abated
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersMutlu Yıldırım Köse and Merve Çimen Sevine of Gün + Partners consider several Turkish decisions protecting copyrighted entertainment works when characters, titles, and associated signs have featured in trademark applications
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Sponsored by MaiwaldKerstin Wolff of Maiwald reports on a proposal that supports the use of some plants generated by new genomic techniques but opposes patents for all plants obtained by such means
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Sponsored by InspicosA case concerning a payment made after the nine-month opposition period because of a problem with the EPO’s online filing software offers a useful checklist, says Edward Farrington of Inspicos
The winners of the awards will be revealed at a gala dinner in New York City on April 25
Ericsson said courts in Brazil and Colombia have granted preliminary injunctions in its favour as part of the company's SEP dispute with Lenovo
The Ministry of Health has passed a resolution declaring public interest in the drug dolutegravir
Six Brazilian firms reveal how IP office progress on reducing patent backlogs and an increase in litigation affect their strategies
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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
13th annual awards announces winners
We hosted the EMEA ceremony for the 18th annual Managing IP Awards in London to celebrate intellectual property work achievements
The LMG Life Sciences Awards is excited to announce its shortlist for the 2023 EMEA Awards.
The Women in Business Law Awards is excited to present the shortlist for the 2023 Europe, Middle East, & Africa awards.
Counsel at four firms reveal how they supervise associates on pro bono matters and what kind of volunteer work their attorneys do
Kramer Levin litigators explain how they secured victory for their client against Microsoft subsidiary Activision in a dispute concerning the video game ‘Call of Duty’
Former in-house counsel reveal how working as a consultant helped them win new business
Siegmund Gutman, former chair of the life sciences patent group at Proskauer, is among a group of 10 lawyers to join Mintz Levin
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Sponsored by OLIVARESAlejandro Salas of OLIVARES questions whether requiring the submission of original objects for comparison is hindering the proper enforcement of trademark rights and represents an ‘improper interpretation’ of the criminal statute
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Sponsored by OLIVARESWith TikToks frequently using music created by popular artists and adding a personal touch to trends, Jaime Ortega of OLIVARES answers a central question regarding whether the videos constitute original creations or reproductions
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Sponsored by OLIVARESThree years after a new industrial property law took effect, the time has come for an important action to become available regarding contested trademark registrations. Emmanuel Chávez of OLIVARES heralds a ‘positive’ development
