The winners will be revealed during a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on November 6
Three new partners have joined HGF across its offices in Europe, while Carpmaels & Ransford has made UPC-focused hires in Germany
Tarun Gandhi joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss the biggest misconception about IP, the importance of staying curious, and his biggest inspiration
It’s that time of the year for law firms to participate in the research for the Managing IP Awards and IP STARS rankings
News of Ultrahuman suing Oura in India and Apple accusing Oppo of trade secret theft were also among the top talking points
In major recent developments, a request for automatic service to counsel in provisional proceedings was rejected and a PI covering Spain was granted
We preview Managing IP’s ‘IP Ones to Watch’ list, meet our newest recruit, and look back over the final law firm rankings release of the year
Our exclusive survey reveals German firms are failing to manage costs and develop young talent, but some counsel believe this is happening behind the scenes
McKool Smith and Licks Attorneys are acting in the dispute, which alleges infringement of patents covering video-related technologies
Legacy firm Allen & Overy agreed a high-profile tie-up with US firm Shearman & Sterling in May last year
News of Verizon settling its lawsuit with Headwater Research and a copyright setback for AI firm Perplexity at a New York court were also among the top talking points
IPH, which owns several IP businesses in the APAC and Canada, reported a 16.5% increase in revenue and 13% jump in profit after tax
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Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesRan Wang of Liu, Shen & Associates outlines the guidance the cited cases offer on issues such as patent evaluation reports, infringement judgments after invalidation, use environment features, and amendment rules -
Sponsored by Bird & BirdSeiko Hidaka of Bird & Bird and Kento Sumi, currently seconded to Bird & Bird, analyse a landmark decision in a standard-essential patent case and its implications for licensing practices and future litigation in Japan
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyJicheng Yang of Wanhuida Intellectual Property considers whether a notable Beijing Intellectual Property Court decision signals a change to assessing inventive step in polymorph patents in China
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha R Hechanova, Brenda P Rivera, and Maricris V Faderugao of Hechanova Group examine new trademark and patent representative rules aimed at professionalising intellectual property services and aligning with global standards
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law analyses a ruling that clarifies the scope of patent infringement, territoriality limits, and research exemptions in a cross-border dispute over Pfizer’s pneumococcal vaccine
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyKerstin Wolff of Maiwald Intellectual Property examines the EU’s winding path towards the regulation of new genomic techniques, with a proposed patent ban remaining a key source of contention
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
The firm has added six practitioners in recent weeks as it takes measured steps to build its IP practice with a focus on trade secrets work
Julia Ericsson of Sandart in Sweden discusses litigating patents at the UPC, overcoming prejudice and how to encourage associates to develop their careers in IP
Ahmed Hankawi joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss his approach to cases, and why he admires lawyers who help develop the next generation
Helen Mutimer discusses how the firm’s IP advisory services are filling a gap in the market, and why life sciences work is soaring
MBIP principals Andy Mukherji and Ellen Reid discuss the firm’s combination with Jones Tulloch and reveal why younger firms stand to gain from AI demand
Bradford Newman, who has joined the firm’s new Silicon Valley office as head of complex technology disputes, discusses plans to build the practice group and attract local talent
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Weekly take: Why Ireland’s reignited UPC interest is welcome relief
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Weekly take: Why law firms and in-house can gain from adding value
Value-added services give in-house counsel the satisfaction that they are getting more value for money, while law firms get the opportunity to win more work -
Weekly take: UPC hiring boom shows the stakes have been upped
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Weekly take: Crying at work should not be a story
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Weekly take: Why it's crucial to avoid a Rolls-Royce style IP nightmare
Companies must conduct thorough IP due diligence – even if it may not be mandatory
We preview Managing IP’s ‘IP Ones to Watch’ list, meet our newest recruit, and look back over the final law firm rankings release of the year
Managing IP will help mark IP Inclusive’s 10th anniversary by co-hosting a new podcast series covering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the IP profession
Heli Pihlajamaa, the EPO’s principal director for patent law and procedures, joins us to take stock of the unitary patent following its second anniversary
IP leaders at Brandsmiths and Bird & Bird, who were on opposing sides at the UK Supreme Court in Iconix v Dream Pairs, unpick the landmark case and its ramifications
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
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 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