Ali Razai explains why he and his team joined the firm from Knobbe Martens and why he hopes to do ‘even more’ life sciences work
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released
Shoosmiths, which hired a six-person IP team from Locke Lord to kick-start the year, says it is not finished there
IP litigation lawyers at European firms reveal how they are managing clients’ demands for a streamlined service by collaborating with other functions and practice areas
An injunction concerning head lice treatment, a positive ruling on access to documents, a German firm splitting, and moves involving Finnegan and Morgan Lewis were among the top stories
Transactions specialist Mathilda Davidson, who has joined from Gowling WLG, says the firm will help clients seeking venture capital investment
Mathilda Davidson, a transactional IP partner, joined the firm from Gowling WLG today, January 6
This update includes a ruling from the Court of Appeal, a judgment of the Paris Local Division, news of upcoming hearings, and predictions for 2025
Firms in Canada explain how they’ve adapted to a rule change in 2017 that has made advocacy skills more important in pharma disputes
In our latest UPC update, we examine an important decision concerning the withdrawal of opt-outs, a significant victory for Edwards, and the launch of a new Hamburg-based IP firm
Michael Sitzman, a life sciences litigator, explains how McDermott’s busy schedule at the UPC convinced him to join
In the latest UPC update, we examine a ruling on director liability, another on the Gillette defence, and look ahead to cases concerning medical devices
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyJianhui Li and Honghui Hu of Wanhuida Intellectual Property discuss the antitrust scrutiny of China’s Supreme People’s Court in a patent infringement appeal concerning reverse payment settlement agreement -
Sponsored by Purplevine IPXiaojuan Yu of Purplevine IP Group discusses the medical device industry in China and considers why changes to the law are welcomed
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Sponsored by FB RiceLee Miles of FB Rice discusses Australia’s patent box scheme which is set to introduce the agricultural and low emissions technology sectors
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersBarış Kalaycı and Direnç Bada of Gün and Partners discuss an IP case that led to the discovery, and removal, of fake fire-resistant glass from hospitals in Turkey
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyThe China Patent Office upheld the validity of the patent over the antihistamine desloratadine citrate disodium, as Yue Guan from Wanhuida Intellectual Property explains
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarShukadev Khuraijam and Ankush Verma of Remfry & Sagar discuss pre-grant straw man oppositions in India and the impact of a recent decision of the Bombay High Court
Practitioners reflect on the impact of USPTO guidance, as well as PTAB and litigation trends
Firms that advise generics businesses reflect on whether they’re seeing more aggressive tactics from innovators and how they’re managing their practices
A&O Shearman’s co-heads of IP litigation say the addition of US partners post-merger ensures the firm is well poised to tap into the world’s major markets
Chad Landmon explains how he recruited a former life sciences litigation colleague to the firm and reveals one of the key clients that he brought over
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Jeffrey Morton, who moved to Haynes Boone in May, says he's excited about what the firm can do in San Diego as it looks to bolster its life sciences offering
Irena Royzman, who joined Orrick earlier this year, explains how she's collaborated with her new colleagues to address IP policy concerns
Paul Johns, IP litigation head for Pearce IP in New Zealand, discusses how the firm is becoming a truly trans-Tasman outfit by onboarding dual-qualified lawyers
Daphne Lainson discusses feeding cats at 4.30am and why Dolly Parton is an inspiration
Partners at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune say AI and the UPC are providing new business opportunities and reveal why flexibility is key to retaining talent
Procopio partner Jeremy Edwards explains how his team identified the best prior art when seeking to cancel a patent
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Weekly take: Why the EU must press ahead with unitary SPCs
The EU should press ahead with plans to introduce a unitary SPC and the UPC and EUIPO should play leading roles, says Jörg Thomaier at Bayer -
Weekly take: IP-trade demands will fail future generations
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Weekly take: No harm in senators exploring patent alternatives
A proposed study into delinkage may not amount to much, and must be backed by strong evidence, but it can’t hurt to look into the issue -
Opinion: Indian domestic policy must match WTO stand on IP waivers
India has been both urging for vaccine waivers before the WTO and refusing compulsory licensing in the country, but it’s not helping anyone
Etienne Sanz de Acedo discusses the association’s three-year plan, what he is looking forward to in San Diego, and why London came calling for 2026
Hugues Derème, director general of the Benelux IP Office, unveils his vision for the region, how to improve IP awareness, and use of AI
We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special
We discuss how law firms are using AI, whether remote working has resulted in cost-savings, and what corporate counsel want from their advisers when it comes to DEI
One of Managing IP’s most influential people in IP for 2024, Hurtado Rivas discusses mental health in the profession, the changing role of a trademark lawyer, and what keeps a Nestlé IP counsel busy
We discuss Managing IP’s 50 most influential people in IP list and look back on the biggest talking points in the last month
We discuss Kathi Vidal’s departure from the USPTO, how IP business Qantm is using its private equity investment, and the latest AI trends spotted by law firms
In the latest episode, we discuss why IP firms might be attractive to PE investors and bring you the latest news on submissions for next year’s IP STARS rankings
In the latest episode, we discuss our latest list of in-house rising stars and analyse developments from AI work for law firms to legal market news in Canada
In the latest episode, we discuss the newest rankings published by IP STARS and analyse developments from AI guidelines to the purchase of a law firm
