Companies must conduct thorough IP due diligence – even if it may not be mandatory
A team of partners that joined Boies Schiller Flexner say they would like to double the firm’s patent litigation capabilities
We review the latest batch of IP STARS rankings, analyse a major law firm collaboration following the opening of India’s legal market, and look at why Canadian brands are promoting ‘Canadianness’
Counsel explain how the USPTO’s decision to discretionarily deny institution of a PTAB case affects their advice to clients
The UPC’s plans to roll out its new Case Management System and a setback for TikTok in India were also among the top talking points
Sheppard Mullin’s latest hires explain why the firm's industry expertise impressed them
Partner moves data from April and May showed the firm boosted its presence in California, while another firm expanded in Atlanta
Angela Oliver shares tips for preparing oral arguments, and reveals her passion for marine biology
The EUIPO expanding its mediation services and a new Riyadh office for Simmons & Simmons were also among the top talking points this week
David Boundy explains why Pierson Ferdinand provides a platform that will allow him to use administrative law to address IP concerns
Developments included an anti-anti-suit injunction being granted for the first time, and the court clarifying that it can adjudicate over alleged infringements that occurred before June 2023
The Delhi High Court declined to stop Dr. Reddy’s from manufacturing Novo Nordisk’s drug, but will continue to hear the Danish company’s injunction application
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Sponsored by CASThe emerging trends and strategic approaches in intellectual property search and analytics are outlined in a CAS article that suggests how chemical industry stakeholders can strengthen patent programmes, empower R&D teams, and gain competitive insight -
Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertySenior Maiwald lawyers outline the strategy behind the firm’s recognition as EPO Proceedings Firm of the Year at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025 and discuss key developments in the European intellectual property space
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Sponsored by Bugnion SpAVieri Canepele of Bugnion SpA examines a landmark Italian Supreme Court ruling on whether a patent co-owner may exploit a jointly owned invention without consent from fellow rights holders
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Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesGuanyang Yao of Liu, Shen & Associates reviews several Chinese court rulings on standard-essential patent disputes, including Panasonic v Oppo, and the growing judicial focus on mediation and comparable licences over top-down rate setting
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyWu Xiaohui of Wanhuida Intellectual Property examines how a recent CNIPA decision reinforces the need for a holistic inventive step assessment when evaluating pharmaceutical combination formulations involving active ingredients that are chemically reactive
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyAnnelie Wünsche of Maiwald Intellectual Property summarises the EU’s proposed update to the supplementary protection certificate system for medicinal products, highlighting key procedural shifts, the role of the EUIPO, and ongoing debate over the most suitable examining authority
Firms reflect on how they’re managing their design patent practices as brands seek to enforce their rights at the Northern District of Illinois and beyond
Firms explain how they question jurors and account for potential bias in trade secrets cases
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
Counsel at four firms reveal whether data on USPTO trends reflects the work they saw last year and why, despite an overall dip in PTAB activity, they are as busy as ever
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Griffith Hack’s Amanda Stark, one of our ‘Top 250 Women in IP’, explains how peer support from male colleagues is crucial, and reveals why the life sciences sector is thriving
CMS IndusLaw co-founder Suneeth Katarki says he plans to hire a patent team in India and argues that IP should play a major role within full-service firms
Partners at the firm explain why they’ve seen more SEP cases at the ITC, and why they are comfortable recommending the forum to clients
The IP team at Morais Leitão discusses high-stakes litigation, strategic partnerships with clients, and bolstering cross-border expertise
Eszter Szakács discusses 5.30 am wake-ups, legal mind games, and eating Nutella in the middle of the night
Mary Till says she has been helping clients navigate policy questions, including staffing concerns at the office
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Weekly take: Why ranked firms and practitioners have reason to feel proud
Today’s rankings release marks a special moment in Managing IP’s calendar, and lawyers should feel proud of their achievements -
Weekly take: A chance for smaller outfits to crack Australian dominance
The merger of two IP boutiques could prompt others to follow suit and challenge Australia’s externally funded firms -
Weekly take: Why PE investment in law firms is booming in Europe
Europe is among the most lucrative legal markets for PE firms to bet on, but clients’ reactions will decide whether external investment drives success -
Weekly Take: 500-firm response is key step in fight for justice
The law firms that signed an amicus brief in support of others under attack must be lauded, but more large firms should join them -
Weekly take: This too shall pass – why DEI is still the right thing
IP Inclusive’s 10-year celebration provides reasons to be positive in the face of troubling attacks against DEI initiatives
We review the latest batch of IP STARS rankings, analyse a major law firm collaboration following the opening of India’s legal market, and look at why Canadian brands are promoting ‘Canadianness’
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
Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market
The report, which is about the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC), features survey data analysis and interviews with patent practitioners
This year's report focuses on the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC) system, with survey data analysis and interviews with in-house and private practice patent practitioners
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
The Life Sciences Awards announces the winners for the 6th annual awards
More than 80 women have entered the top 250 list this year, which includes trailblazing practitioners from more than 50 jurisdictions
Eva-Maria Strobel reveals some of the firm’s IP achievements and its approach to client relationships
Clemens Heusch, head of global litigation and dispute resolution at Nokia, tells us why open conversations – and respectful challenges – lead to the best results