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
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
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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 -
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
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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
Find out which firms secured the most nominations for Managing IP’s Asia-Pacific Awards 2025, ahead of the winners being revealed on November 6
Managing partner Mark O’Donnell explains why people are at the centre of the Australian outfit’s investment focus and how being independent benefits the firm
Foreign remittance requirements put additional administrative burden on Indian law firms and strain their relationship with foreign associate firms, according to practitioners
A Full Federal Court ruling on the patent-eligibility of computer-implemented inventions in Australia could pave the way for more filings
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Sponsored by Shiga International Patent OfficeMasato Iida of Shiga International Patent Office says the decision by the Grand Panel of the Intellectual Property High Court provides a practical benchmark for calculating damages in cosmetic and medical patent infringement cases
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Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesWenjing Zhu of Liu, Shen & Associates explains how China’s administrative adjudication system is reshaping patent enforcement, offering faster, cost-effective, and technically expert resolutions for patentees, while preserving rights to pursue court remedies
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyMinnan (Miranda) Xie of Wanhuida Intellectual Property analyses how China’s patent authorities and courts assess second medical use inventions, with key CNIPA decisions clarifying the treatment of dosage regimens and patient subgroups in novelty determinations
Susan Keston and Rachel Fetches at HGF explain why the CoA’s decision to grant the UPC’s first permanent injunction demonstrates the court’s readiness to diverge from national court judgments
Stability AI, represented by Bird & Bird, is not liable for secondary copyright infringement, though Fieldfisher client Getty succeeds in some trademark claims
Plasseraud IP says it is eyeing AI and quantum computing expertise with new hire from Cabinet Netter
In the fifth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network and how to open access to the profession
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersSelin Sinem Erciyas of Gün + Partners explores the growing alignment between Turkish courts and the Unified Patent Court in applying a strictly technical-functional standard for patent infringement by equivalence
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Sponsored by InventaVítor Palmela Fidalgo of Inventa examines how Portuguese case law diverges from EU rules on acquired distinctiveness, highlighting the Pão de Rio Maior decision and its implications for trademark interpretation and consumer protection
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Sponsored by InspicosEdward J Farrington of Inspicos explains how G 2/24 confirms that a third-party intervener does not acquire appellant status once all original appeals are withdrawn
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 Daniel LawBrazilian IP law believes that renowned marks deserve special protection in all fields of activity. Differently from well-known marks, which are protected within their field of activity and regardless of the existence of a local registration, renowned marks must be registered and then go through a specific proceeding at the BPTO for a declaration of high renown which will be valid for 10 years.
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Sponsored by OLIVARESA problem that impacts day to day in our country, and specifically the owners of trademarks, is the deficient or lack of regulation in our legislation regarding what is and what should be understood by "use of a trademark", "use of a trademark in accordance with the customs and habits" and "effective use v token use".
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Sponsored by OLIVARESThe Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (the IMPI) denied applications for the mark "Pinche Gringo BBQ" and design to Daniel Andrew Defossey and Roberto Luna Aceves, on the grounds of Article 4 of the Industrial Property Law (LPI). It stated that the mark was contrary to public order, morality and good customs. The term "Pinche" is a pejorative word and "Gringo" refers to a person born in the United States, especially one who is English-speaking. However, interestingly, the real meaning of "Pinche" is a person who provides services in the kitchen or an assistant cook.
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
We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 10 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2025
Practitioners warn that closing the Denver regional office could trigger a domino effect, threatening local innovation and access to IP resources
Law firms are rethinking litigation strategies after USPTO director John Squires said he would take control of PTAB challenges
Practitioners, including two ex USPTO directors, say the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act could restore clarity and predictability to US patent law, though concerns remain
Partner Scott Sudderth says he is looking forward to building strong client relationships and expanding the firm’s patent practice
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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
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Sponsored by CASPatent rejections are common, but avoidable, setbacks. This CAS article explores how comprehensive intellectual property insights, expert searches, and proactive strategies can help innovators anticipate rejections and secure stronger patent applications
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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
