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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

Cassandra Hill of Mishcon de Reya explains why the firm remains committed to diversity targets and why others should follow suit

Jennifer H. Wu is a patent trial and appellate lawyer recognized for her “great advocacy skills at trials” and “outstanding work in cutting-edge biologics cases.” Jennifer has been widely recognized within the legal industry and the patent litigation bar for her achievements, with Chambers USA respondents noting that “Jennifer’s intellect and brilliance are peerless,” and that she is “a strategic attorney who thinks steps ahead.”

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

Christine Kanz of Hoyng Rokh Monegier in Germany talks about her career in IP law, what she learned from a recent client matter, and life outside work

Established in 1827, Remfry & Sagar is a pioneering firm that advises more than 8000 clients worldwide on Intellectual Property and Corporate-commercial transactions. The Firm works with many reputed businesses and Fortune 500 companies, as well as start-ups, policy makers and government enterprises across varied industries including electronics, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, automotive, software, retail, entertainment, fashion and luxury. With a well-qualified, informed and dynamic legal team of 125+ professionals and more than 150 professional staff, the Firm has equal competence in serving prosecution and litigation needs. Patents, trademarks, designs, copyright, unfair competition and custom’s issues aside, its practice also covers new age technologies such as blockchain, AI, metaverse as well as data protection. Also, investments in state-of-the-art infrastructure translate to high efficiencies of cost and time for clients. Underpinning it all is Remfry’s uncompromising insistence on the highest standards of quality and professional ethics. Extensive involvement in global fora lend the Firm a broad world view and deep insight into the demands of modern business. It has strong expertise in the Indian subcontinent that is complemented by its close links with associates across geographies. This facilitates easy fulfilment of a client’s global IP needs. Also, the Firm’s continual engagement with policy makers ensures seamless solutions for clients and contribution towards a larger change to India’s IP milieu. Remfry & Sagar’s principal office is in Gurugram with branch offices in Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai. Awards & Recognition In recognition of our services, the Firm has received several awards. It also figures as a Tier 1 Firm in several international listings. Here are details: Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Asia-Pacific Awards 2020, 2019: Trade Mark Contentious Firm of the Year - India 2019: Impact Case of the Year – India (for Carlsberg Breweries v. Som Distilleries and Breweries Ltd.) 2018: Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year - India India Business Law Journal Awards 2017-2023: Winner, IP 2019: Deals of the Year (for Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation v Kishor D Jain & Anr.) Asia IP Awards 2023: Winner, Firm of the Year – Trademarks 2021: Winner, Firm of the Year - Trademarks 2021: Winner, Firm of the Year - Patents Asia IP India IP Awards 2022, 2021, 2020,: Firm of the Year - IP Prosecution; IP Litigation Questel’s IP Excellence Awards 2023: Winner – Remfry & Sagar (Patents & Trademarks) Rankings Managing Intellectual Property Tier 1 Firm – Patents & Trademarks: 2015-23 WTR 1000 Rankings Tier 1(Gold) - Trademarks: 2016-24 The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Tier 1 Firm – IP: 2015-24 Chambers Asia-Pacific Tier 1 Firm – Intellectual Property: 2016-23 Leaders League Tier 1 Firm – Patents & Trademarks: 2023 Asia IP Tier 1 Firm – Patents & Trademarks: 2016-23 Asia Law Profiles Tier 1 Firm: Outstanding for IP: 2016-24 IAM Patent 1000 Tier 1 Firm – 2015-23

Brand owners in the Middle East need to be aware of the underlying Islamic sensibilities that shape trade mark laws in the region, said speakers at the Asia-Pacific IP Forum yesterday