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Aereo will battle it out with broadcasters at the Supreme Court in oral arguments taking place on April 22. Here’s a look at some of the main attorneys working on the case

P&TS, one of Switzerland’s premier patent law firms, has broadened its scope beyond traditional IP and patent work to become a full‑service provider in innovation law, with a particular emphasis on software law. In 2024 we welcomed Professor Daniel Kraus—co‑founder and director of the Chair of Intellectual Property at the University of Neuchâtel—to lead the development of this new practice area. Under his guidance, we now advise companies on a wide spectrum of software‑related legal matters, including: Artificial‑intelligence regulation and compliance Software copyright and licensing Open‑source strategy and risk management At the same time, we have strengthened our core IP capabilities. Our team continues to deliver comprehensive patent and trademark prosecution, as well as robust litigation services. Notably, we now have three deputy judges serving on the Swiss Patent Court, further enhancing our expertise and influence within the national IP ecosystem.

Our latest UPC update covers first-instance decisions, upcoming hearings, and other significant developments

IP owners can use Customs regulations to help curb the trade in fakes. Correspondents from seven key jurisdictions explain how the rules differ from country to country

China must make its companies more IP-savvy if it is to graduate from being the world's factory floor to become a technological leader. Emma Barraclough looks at what needs to change and examines three companies that are leading the way

A monthly column devoted to IP curiosities and controversies, named in honour of John of Utynam – who received the world’s first recorded patent in 1449 diary@managingip.com

What makes a great trade mark counsel? Managing IP identifies the qualities required and profiles 10 in-house innovators

Brand owners are developing ever-more innovative ways of distinguishing their products. But getting legal protection for new kinds of marks can present challenges. Emma Barraclough introduces a survey of seven Asian jurisdictions that asks the questions that IP owners need the answers to

Brazil is taking steps to reduce its big backlog of patent and trade mark applications under the new president of the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO), as well as overhauling some of its intellectual property regulations including new guidance on famous and well-known trade marks

With patent and trade mark applications in Brazil growing by about 10% each year, INPI president Jorge Avila has his hands full. Avila responds to criticism, and shares his plans for the Office and hopes for the future