IP counsel say rude judges can dent their confidence but that the effect on clients should not be underestimated
Counsel at IBM, Novartis, BMS and four other companies delve into whether the new Section 101 bill addresses their concerns
VLSI case halted in Delaware; Netflix sues Bridgerton rip-off; Ex-GSK scientist escapes damages; US Copyright Office debuts new software; Abbvie scores Humira patent thicket win; Russia tables bill on illegal blocking of copyrighted content
An England and Wales High Court judgment over a disclosure error shows why law firms must never play a distant role when advising clients
The senator’s proposed Section 101 legislation would cut down on exceptions to patent eligibility in the US
Thom Tillis and Patrick Leahy introduced a bill that would evaluate the need for recording examiner interviews, among other measures
The head of the OEPM says IP offices should lead the public conversation on innovation
Counsel at three NPEs, two tech companies, a law firm and a litigation funder reveal what the random distribution of patent cases in Waco means for their strategies
Organisation and investment in technology could stop disclosure failings, say lawyers, after thousands of missing documents create a two-year delay to trial
The patent office is seeking comments on its subject matter eligibility guidance
The news leaves Milan as the frontrunner for the Unified Patent Court central seat, with diplomatic talks ongoing
The EUIPO’s desires to expand its remit bring to light Europe’s fragmented IP system, but also highlight that it works reasonably well
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Yue Guan of Wanhuida Intellectual Property analyses a decision by the China National Intellectual Property Administration on the validity of a pulmonary hypertension drug and the implications for pharmaceutical patentees -
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Xiaoyan Zhou of Purplevine IP explains how the introduction of administrative measures for registering, and filing records relating to, medical devices in China should affect companies’ IP strategy
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CAS explains the five high-risk areas of IP for R&D organisations and identifies how companies can protect their innovations and safeguard their growth potential
Sources unpick why China’s share of European patent applications has been gradually growing, and predict a change in established norms
As IP offices cease co-operation with Russia, Managing IP looks at Russian filing activity at the EPO, EUIPO and UKIPO
Patent counsel from Ant Financial and others say environmental concerns around blockchain are valid but the tables may be turning
Samsung keeps top petitioner status (by a mile), WSOU is most challenged company, and Knobbe Martens becomes leading patent owner representative
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
INPI head Pascal Faure tells Managing why France overhauled its patent system under his watch
Dagg tells Managing IP about being starstruck when dealing with Nobel Prize-winning inventors, and how she deals with self-doubt
The Western District of Texas de-facto patent judge talks about what Trump’s 2016 win meant for him, the supposed patent friendliness of his court, and more
Brett Alten at HPE tells Managing IP about recruiting companies to join the low-carbon patent pledge and what he wants from outside counsel
The Delhi High Court judge says counsel must stop seeking adjournments so that judges can speed up justice delivery, while ADR is the future
In an exclusive interview, Huawei IP vice president Alan Fan tells Managing IP how the company’s IP strategy is adapting to US sanctions
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Licensees should unite to conquer EU SEP policy
Rumours are circulating that the EU is leaning towards use-based licensing – if implementers want to influence talks, they should drop their individual policies -
If you want a 101 fix, legislative compromise is the only way
The US Supreme Court rejected an appeal on American Axle, dashing hopes of a judicial fix to patent eligibility uncertainty -
António Campinos wins new EPO term (but tensions remain)
António Campinos will serve another five years as EPO president – perhaps he’ll calm unrest at the office in that time -
Opinion: UPC has missed chance to redefine D&I in patent law
The court’s organisers had plenty of time to come up with a D&I strategy that could have helped shape its identity -
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
Phyllis Turner-Brim talks about her career, the need for balance in intellectual property policy and her passion for diversity and inclusion
Derek Gilliland, who became a magistrate judge at the Western District of Texas this month, delves into his work, thoughts on Alan Albright and ambitions
Kirupa Pushparaj talks about his move to a fintech start-up focused on young-person financial independence, career progression and start-up IP needs
Sources from the High Tech Inventors Alliance, the Senate Judiciary IP Subcommittee and NPE Dominion Harbor weigh in on the rise of the Western District of Texas
Heath Hoglund, chief patent counsel at Dolby in San Francisco, sits down with Managing IP to talk about licensing, FRAND and more
David Simon, senior vice president of IP at Salesforce, shares his views on Section 101, Fintiv, the DMCA, and more
The intellectual property CEO of one of the world's largest telecoms companies talks about licensing, harvesting collaboration and global outreach
In Managing IP’s first corner office podcast, Bryan Zielinski talks about his company’s IP challenges and opportunities, AI, and more
The Federal Circuit’s latest decision that Teva induced infringement has stakeholders worried that US skinny label law has been thrown out the window
In this Managing IP masterclass, IP directors from Thyssenkrupp and AB InBev discuss the challenges of managing a post-pandemic in-house team
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
Our list includes six IP authorities, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Our list includes nine public officials, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Our list includes nine judges, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
We have published all the 2022 rankings of the leading firms for patent litigation and protection work
More than 500 guests joined us at the Royal Lancaster London to celebrate IP work achievements by law firms and in-house teams
Managing IP is delighted to reveal some of the IP STARS 2022 rankings of the leading firms for patent work
Managing IP will host an in-person ceremony in London on June 15 to announce the winners of the EMEA Awards