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 & 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 -
Sponsored by Spoor & FisherDuncan Maguire of Spoor & Fisher Jersey explains a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal of Tanzania confirming that such trademarks are unenforceable unless registered nationally with the trademarks office in Tanzania
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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
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
Perkins Coie’s US patent prosecution strength could provide Ashurst with an opportunity to enter an untapped market in Australia, but it may not be easy
Xia Zheng, founder of AFD China, discusses balancing legal work with BD, new approaches to complex challenges, and the dangers of ‘over-optimism’
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law explains how a ruling has rejected attempts to limit protection to initially approved drug indications
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesThe District Court of New Taipei City’s findings on copyright infringement through bulk reproduction highlight key lessons on fair use and data scraping, says Steven Liao of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysThere are strategic intellectual property considerations at every stage of a brand’s development. Ranjan Narula, Aditi Roy Chowdhury, and Simran Singh of RNA, Technology and IP Attorneys outline how startups can take a phased approach
Claudiu Feraru, founder of Feraru IP, discusses the benefits of a varied IP practice and why junior practitioners should learn from every case
In the ninth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP & ME, a community focused on ethnic minority IP professionals
Aled Richards-Jones, a litigator and qualified barrister, is the fourth partner to join the firm’s growing patent litigation team this year
The UPC has increased some fees by as much as 32%, but firms and their clients had been getting a good deal so far
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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
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersThe ruling addresses the impact of device mark differences, proof of use, and well-known status arguments, say Hande Hançar Koç, Havva Yıldız, and Zeynep Berfin Ekinci of Gün and Partners
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Sponsored by InspicosJakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos highlights how a recent ruling relating to the applicable standard for inventive step assessment diverges from the EPO’s problem-solution approach
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
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
Ten firms have each received more than 11 nominations, while more than 20 in-house counsel are up for awards
An IP lawyer tasked with helping to develop Brownstein’s newly unveiled New York office is eyeing a measured approach to talent hunting
Submit your nominations to this year's WIBL EMEA Awards by February 16 2026
The longest government shutdown in US history froze ITC operations, yet IP practices stayed steady as firms relied on early preparation and client communication
Licensing chief Patrik Hammarén also reveals that the company will rename its IPR business to better reflect its role in defining standards
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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
