This week in IP: post-COVID strategies, Coachella, Avanci 5G pool Managing IP rounds up the latest patent, trademark and copyright news, including some stories you may have missed By Ed Conlon & Max Walters July 31 2020
SPC waiver: generics getting ready ahead of time Some generics companies are beginning to review which products can benefit from the SPC waiver, a year after it came into force By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 30 2020
UPC likely to plough on after UK withdrawal The UK’s formal withdrawal from the UPC raises questions about the renegotiation of the UPCA and the relocation of the London court By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 30 2020
Significant developments for design protection in Brazil (and more to come) By Daniel Law & Diogo Netto & Robert Daniel-Shores July 29 2020
Virtually the same, but different: this year’s IP Corporate Strategy Summit Nigel Swycher, CEO of patent intelligence company Cipher, previews the main issues to be discussed at Managing IP’s event By Nigel Swycher July 29 2020
‘We are ready’: Italian judge on taking UK’s UPC seat Pierluigi Perrotti, at the Court of Milan, discusses why patents are in a ‘little universe’ and says Italy stands ready should it get the nod for a UPC seat By Max Walters July 29 2020
The Corporate IP Stars 2020 Managing IP has revealed this year’s Corporate IP Stars list, an annual publication which recognises in-house practitioners By Kingsley Egbuonu July 28 2020
Six IP firms reveal post-COVID management plans Law firm CEOs and managing partners say technology is key now, but resizing real estate and re-evaluating recruitment will be more important in the future By Rani Mehta July 24 2020
This week in IP: PTAB rankings revealed, Chinese consulate closed, UK leaves UPC Managing IP rounds up the latest patent, trademark and copyright news, including some stories you may have missed By Patrick Wingrove July 24 2020
Women in Business Law awards Americas 2020: shortlist announced All the winning firms, teams and individuals can now be revealed By Ed Conlon July 23 2020
PTAB H1 filing rankings: top petitioners, owners and law firms Samsung is top petitioner, Rovi the lead patent owner, and Finnegan and Fish & Richardson the most prolific law firms By Patrick Wingrove July 23 2020
3D printing rise leaves lawyers relaxed, for now In-house counsel from Thyssenkrupp and Johnson & Johnson, and others, explain why 3D printing hasn’t become an IP game changer yet By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 23 2020
Brexit puts focus on UK courts divergence Most – but not all – IP lawyers say that allowing only the Supreme Court to depart from retained EU law after Brexit will be best for the industry By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 23 2020
Top German judge on the ‘opera’ of patent litigation Klaus Grabinski, of the Federal Court of Justice, explains why virtual patent litigation is like opera and why endurance is key for the UPC By Max Walters July 22 2020
China’s patent law draft positive for pharma and patentees In-house counsel from 3M, State Power Investment and a pharma company support the changes but want to see more implementation clarity By Karry Lai July 21 2020
COVID-19’s impact on the Indonesian IP ecosystem is minimal so far By Andrew Diamond & Januar Jahja & Partners July 20 2020
From TC Heartland to COVID: an interview with Leonard Stark The District of Delaware’s chief judge tells Managing IP about how he wants to reopen his court, what he wants to see from litigators once that happens, and more By Patrick Wingrove July 20 2020
This week in IP: in-house on SPCs, YouTube opinion out, EU hints UPC alive Managing IP rounds up the latest trademark, copyright and patent news, including some stories you might have missed By Patrick Wingrove July 17 2020
The Women in Business Law Europe Awards Shortlist 2020 The awards are organised by Legal Media Group, which includes Managing IP By Ed Conlon July 16 2020
SPC decision spells bad news for second medical use In-house lawyers call the recent CJEU ruling on SPCs ‘disappointing’ but welcome the clarity provided in the decision By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 16 2020
Opinion: How to clean up a polluted IP world It is time to confront the danger and complexity that plagues IP by committing to education and awareness, says Scott Frank at AT&T and the Georgia IP Alliance By Scott Frank July 16 2020
Licensors: video talks save time but can’t replace face to face Patent owners and implementers say the lockdown has made negotiations more efficient, but they'd like to use a hybrid remote and in-person model after COVID By Patrick Wingrove July 16 2020
Qualcomm’s Laurie Self on why diversity is crucial for innovation In an interview, the senior VP of global affairs says that if women and minorities don’t feel empowered, ‘you are shutting down a pipeline’ By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 16 2020
Design rights shift in Australia By Griffith Hack & Jennifer Wyndham-Wheeler & Robert Wulff July 15 2020
Medical use claims can be patented despite disclosure of clinical protocols By Hanol IP & Law & Min Son July 13 2020
SURVEY: How will COVID-19 change global IP strategies? Managing IP invites in-house counsel readers to take a survey on how COVID-19 will affect IP departments in the next few months By Ed Conlon July 13 2020
PTAB: new $400 appeal fast track is boon for important patents The Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program won’t be used that often, but it will help firms protect vital inventions faster, and it’s probably here to stay By Patrick Wingrove July 13 2020
This week in IP: Sisvel ruling unpacked, CJEU kicks out Neurim, new PTAB opinion Managing IP rounds up the latest patent, trademark and copyright news, including some stories you may have missed By Patrick Wingrove July 10 2020
Distinguishing between a technical feature and a representation of information By Maiwald & Stefan Bianchin July 09 2020
German Sisvel ruling levels the FRAND playing field In-house counsel from Sisvel, Nokia and a German carmaker explain how the Federal Court of Justice’s decision changes the rules of the FRAND negotiation game By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 09 2020
Eeva Hakoranta: my vision as InterDigital’s new CLO The former head of IP for Nokia speaks out about virtual licensing negotiations, implementing a global culture, and China By Patrick Wingrove July 09 2020
Interview: WIPO’s Gurry hits out at ‘fake news’ Addressing past allegations, the departing WIPO chief says those making accusations should be more accountable By Max Walters July 07 2020
5G standards crisis: US firms need more leeway with China US companies are thrilled to work with Huawei again – and while they appreciate national security needs, they want limits lifted with more Chinese firms By Patrick Wingrove July 03 2020
LGBTQ students reveal diversity policies they want from firms A law firm’s reputation for LGBTQ equality is an important factor, and diversity should start in the recruitment process By Rani Mehta July 02 2020
Why IP heads change jobs Four senior in-house counsel – at Novartis, Volvo, ThermoFisher and BMS – say satisfaction and career advancement were key drivers in past job moves By Patrick Wingrove July 02 2020
Lessons on tech transfer from five universities Tech transfer departments from Harvard, Stanford, Oxford and others explain the unique challenges they face protecting their universities' IP By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 02 2020
What mice can teach patent attorneys about sufficiency Kymab’s win over Regeneron at the UK Supreme Court has lessons for pharma innovators on sufficiency, and could lead companies to reconsider trade secrets By Charlotte Kilpatrick July 02 2020
Opinion: Reasons to celebrate on British IP Day To mark British IP Day, UKIPO chief Tim Moss hails the work of his IP attachés worldwide, but says a refresh is needed to maximise business opportunities By Tim Moss July 01 2020
