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Patric David discusses the diverse nature of IP law, five key characteristics behind a successful IP lawyer, and his love for tech
Patent attorney Joanne van Harmelen reflects on how her move from full-service firm ENSafrica to IP outfit Adams & Adams has affected her practice
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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 -
Sponsored by Spoor & FisherNew patent and utility model procedures and updated fees form part of a legislative update to the Bangui Agreement that became effective in the new year, explains Craig Kahn of Spoor & Fisher Jersey
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherMatthew Costard of Spoor & Fisher Jersey considers application of the Madrid Protocol across Africa as Ethiopia’s intellectual property practice looks set to move closer to global standards
Ericsson joining Avanci Video as a licensor and the EUIPO's plans for AI use were also among the top talking points this week
Leaders at Malaysian law firm Skrine explain why cost remains a major pain point for Malaysian businesses and how client service can help a firm stand out
Senior members of Dentons Link Legal discuss how the firm’s integration with IP boutique Aumirah, and being part of the wider Dentons group, will help scale the firm’s IP practice
OpenAI's latest arguments at the Delhi High Court and a victory for Under Armour were also among the top talking points this week
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Sponsored by Anand and AnandIndia has taken a significant step towards simplifying its corporate consolidation framework with the codification of fast-track mergers under the Companies Act, 2013. Governed by Section 233 and read with Rules 25 and 25A of the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations) Rules, 2016 (as amended), this mechanism enables a select category of companies to bypass the otherwise lengthy and complex National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) process. In parallel, Section 234 of the Companies Act, 2013 facilitates cross-border mergers involving Indian and foreign companies, subject to regulatory approvals—most notably from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). With recent regulatory reforms, India is positioning itself as a favourable jurisdiction for inbound mergers, including the increasingly relevant concept of reverse flipping—the relocation of company domiciles from foreign countries back to India.
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsWhile Indonesia’s first-to-file principle creates an opportunity for trademark squatting, Robbaita Zahra and Wongrat Ratanaprayul of Tilleke & Gibbins say Bitmain’s successful cancellation actions indicate the legal system’s ability to address unfair practices
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law explains how a Patent Act revision empowers South Korean patentees to take direct action against export-based infringement, enhancing enforcement and aligning the law with other intellectual property regimes
Martin Wintermeier discusses taking a hit for clients, not letting stress get to you, and why being a criminal defence lawyer might have been fun
The head of the soft IP team at engineering group Sandvik, winner of the in-house team of the year award, reveals why a flurry of M&A activity led to a busy 2024
Lawyers at Herbert Smith Freehills outline what rights owners should be doing ahead of sweeping changes to EU design law
Leaders at the IP firms, which have joined forces with backing from a PE investor, share their vision of building the number one pan-European IP practice
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersSelin Sinem Erciyas and Beste Turan Kurtoğlu of Gün + Partners analyse a Court of Justice of the European Union ruling that could reshape patent litigation strategies and increase competition between international courts
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdWendela Hårdemark and Beatrice Rälg of Bird & Bird explore the outlook for Swedish copyright law, as reciprocity rules are set to be dismantled, and contract interpretation takes a decisive new direction
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Sponsored by MaiwaldWilhelm Eger of Maiwald Intellectual Property examines how the Pemetrexed case has influenced European approaches to patent infringement under the doctrine of equivalency and how numbers and measurements are addressed
Counsel at four firms explain how changes to the appeal process at Brazil’s IP office and other trends are affecting their strategies
The LMG Life Sciences Awards is thrilled to present the shortlist for the 2024 Ameicas Awards
Counsel discuss upcoming AI and data privacy legislation and what they’ve learned since Chile joined the Madrid Protocol
Dannemann Siemsen’s platforms, which have AI components, will help manage data from Brazil’s IP office and analyse PCT trends
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Sponsored by Daniel LawThe Madrid system will enter into force in Brazil on October 2 2019, three months after the delivery of the instrument of accession of Brazil to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). In the wake of the adherence to the international system, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) released four resolutions that not only address ratification, but also touch new and uncharted areas for international companies with trademarks in Brazil, including adopting necessary international norms for the local trademark regime, like multiclass filings, co-ownership, and divisional applications and registrations adding flexibility to the local system.
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Sponsored by OLIVARESThe reform of August 10 2018 to the Mexican Industrial Property Law substantially changed the Mexican trademark landscape. Among the most relevant changes brought by this legislative reform, particularly the acceptance on behalf of the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) of non-conventional trademark applications – such as smell and sound trademarks – positions Mexico today at the forefront of innovation.
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Sponsored by OLIVARESA few days ago, a photograph of a bottle of Dutch tequila began circulating on the web. The creators of this product, which has not yet hit the market and probably never will, claim to have improved the taste of original tequila, based on Dutch gin, and now feel ready to enter the European market.
The firm was among multiple winners at a record-breaking 2024 ceremony held in London on April 11
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The LMG Life Sciences Awards is thrilled to present the shortlist for the 2024 EMEA Awards.
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 11 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2024
Melissa Haapala added that returning to client advocacy and the chance to work on patent litigation were reasons for returning to private practice
Michelle Clark, who has a generalist litigation background, plans to focus on IP disputes at Alston & Bird
The three founders of the IP firm’s new US offering say they plan to offer a unique proposition in a market fixated by the billable hour
The opinion provides useful guidance when it comes to how courts might consider contributory infringement, DMCA claims, and other issues in AI copyright cases
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Sponsored by CASKathy Van der Herten and Don Swartwout of CAS discuss the benefits and challenges of using emerging technologies to help with IP searches
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Sponsored by Ropes & GrayLawyers from Ropes & Gray joined Managing IP to discuss licensing negotiation groups
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Sponsored by CASPatent landscape analysis helps R&D teams identify trends, optimise resources, and seize innovation opportunities. This article, originally published by CAS, explains how to leverage the right tools to stay ahead of the competition
