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
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
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Sponsored by InlexPravir Palayathan of Inlex explains Mauritius’ customs-led system for protecting trademarks, regulating authorised importers and exporters, and swiftly seizing counterfeit goods -
Sponsored by Spoor & FisherMatthew Costard of Spoor & Fisher Jersey outlines the key developments and says the modernisation of the country’s intellectual property regime presents immediate opportunities for brand owners
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsMohamed Jameel Hamid and Alicia van der Walt of Adams & Adams unpack the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, explain its impact on intellectual property, and outline practical strategies for brand owners across Africa
The Via members, represented by Licks Attorneys, target the Chinese company and three local outfits, adding to Brazil’s emergence as a key SEP litigation venue
Despite a broader slowdown in US IP partner hiring in 2025, litigation demand drove aggressive lateral expansion at select firms
The court plans to introduce a system for expert-led SEP mediation, intended to help parties come to an agreement within three sessions
Shwetasree Majumder, managing partner of Fidus Law Chambers, discusses fighting gender bias and why her firm is building a strong AI and tech expertise
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawKorea Seed Industry Act (KSIA) and its Implementing Regulation, effective as of June 19 2020, a person who intends to sell propagating materials of certain types of foreign plant varieties should report this fact to the Ministry for Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), along with submission of evidence proving that such propagating materials have been "legally obtained" (Article 38 of KSIA, Article 27 of Implementing Regulation thereof). In other words, in order to sell propagating materials of foreign plant varieties in Korea, a seed supplier shall have a duty to prove that he has lawfully acquired the same.
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsOctober 31 2020, marked the closing of the public comment period for Thailand's proposed amendments to the Patent Act B.E. 2522 (1979). The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) had published its latest draft of the amendments on September 30 for the month-long period of public feedback.
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsA decade ago, intellectual property lawsuits were rarely handled by Vietnamese courts. They have become more common in recent years, but almost always with overseas IP owners in the plaintiff role, charging local Vietnamese entities with infringement, piracy, or counterfeiting.
A multijurisdictional claim filed by InterDigital and a new spin-off firm in Germany were also among the top talking points
Practitioners say the UK Supreme Court’s decision could boost the attractiveness of the UK for AI companies
DWF helped client Dairy UK secure a major victory at the UK Supreme Court
Hepworth Browne led Emotional Perception AI to victory at the UK Supreme Court, which rejected a previous appellate decision that said an AI network was not patentable
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Sponsored by MaiwaldKerstin Wolff of Maiwald explains how the EU’s provisional agreement on plants generated by new genomic techniques divides them into two categories, opening the market while preserving patent and regulatory oversight
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Sponsored by MaiwaldSenior intellectual property practitioners from Maiwald discuss how innovators can secure robust patent protection for AI inventions amid evolving EPO practice and accelerating technological change
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdFame means not all literary figure marks are created equal, says Charlotte Colthurst of Bird & Bird in examining an EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal ruling
The LMG Life Sciences Awards announces the 2025 winners for the 13th annual awards!
Partners at law firm Silva reveal how their recent geographical indication win in India for Chilean Pisco paves the way for future victories internationally
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
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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 Berken IPEmilio Berkenwald of Berken IP examines Argentina’s continued absence from the Patent Cooperation Treaty, the practical consequences for patent filing strategies, and what possible accession could mean for local and foreign applicants
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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
Ahmed Hankawi joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss his approach to cases, and why he admires lawyers who help develop the next generation
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
Jacob Schroeder and Gerald Ivey explain how their team secured victory for Promptu in a long-running patent infringement battle with Comcast
After Matthew McConaughey registered trademarks to protect his voice and likeness against AI use, lawyers at Skadden explore the options available for celebrities keen to protect their image
Winston Taylor is expected to launch in May 2026 with more than 1,400 lawyers across the US, UK, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East
With boutiques offering an attractive alternative to larger firms, former Gilbert’s partner Nisha Anand says her new firm will be built on tech-smart practitioners, flexible fees, and specialised expertise
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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 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
