Charles Feng, partner at East & Concord in Beijing, explains why filing for a trademark early is still a brand’s best bet
Clearance searches are especially important when counsel can’t rely on the USPTO’s opinion before key deadlines, say sources
VLSI case halted in Delaware; Netflix sues Bridgerton rip-off; Ex-GSK scientist escapes damages; US Copyright Office debuts new software; Abbvie scores Humira patent thicket win; Russia tables bill on illegal blocking of copyrighted content
The head of the OEPM says IP offices should lead the public conversation on innovation
Sources say Manolo Blahnik’s trademark victory in China last month shows brands can win out against bad-faith filers
In-house counsel discuss how they might use the clarifications and how NFT and metaverse definitions could change over time
The EUIPO’s desires to expand its remit bring to light Europe’s fragmented IP system, but also highlight that it works reasonably well
In a sit-down interview, Christian Archambeau explains how the EUIPO should expand its horizons, why it is supporting Ukraine and how it will get youth on side
The EUIPO should be an organisation that deals with all types of IP rights, executive director Christian Archambeau told Managing IP in an interview in Alicante
Brands should consider new avenues such as text and data mining exceptions while also being creative with how they protect their IP, panellists said
The chair of the EUIPO’s First and Third Boards of Appeal gave an entertaining rundown of how examiners weed out cannabis trademarks
A bill giving specialist commercial courts the power over IP office appeals has taken one step closer to the finish line, the OEPM director told Managing IP
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Sher Hann Chua of Tilleke & Gibbins Thailand discusses the latest revision to Thailand’s guidelines on franchising, focusing on the changes to the first-refusal requirement
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A recent case highlights the tension between trademarks and right of publicity in Vietnam. Famous individuals should develop a protection strategy, argue Linh Thi Mai Nguyen and Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam
Filings by Chinese applicants before CNIPA, EUIPO, UKIPO, and USPTO dropped between 15% and 39%, but local lawyers don’t think it’s a bad thing
As IP offices cease co-operation with Russia, Managing IP looks at Russian filing activity at the EPO, EUIPO and UKIPO
Sources at AB InBev and others consider the reasons behind rising applications, and ask whether the EUIPO can keep track with only ‘modest’ staff increases
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Vogue magazine’s decision to target a village pub with a cease-and-desist letter shows how in-house enforcement strategies can go badly wrong
The Delhi High Court judge says counsel must stop seeking adjournments so that judges can speed up justice delivery, while ADR is the future
In an interview, Ankit Sahni says legal recognition of emerging tech is important for incentivising innovation and meeting new-age commercial needs
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Opinion: E-commerce progress on fakes should be lauded
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Opinion: Snapchat TTAB spat highlights need for distinctiveness
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Opinion: Why lawyers quit the profession – and how to stop it
A 30% increase in lawyers quitting in Singapore highlights several problems that persist within the legal industry – and I should know, I used to be in it -
Opinion: Could we get a USPTO chief soon? Don’t count on it
Kathi Vidal at Winston & Strawn has been floated – she would make a great pick for head of the USPTO, but her nomination isn’t guaranteed -
Opinion: How seriously does the UK government really take IP?
If IP is so central to the UK government’s objectives, why do we have yet another IP minister?
Phyllis Turner-Brim talks about her career, the need for balance in intellectual property policy and her passion for diversity and inclusion
Derek Gilliland, who became a magistrate judge at the Western District of Texas this month, delves into his work, thoughts on Alan Albright and ambitions
Kirupa Pushparaj talks about his move to a fintech start-up focused on young-person financial independence, career progression and start-up IP needs
Sources from the High Tech Inventors Alliance, the Senate Judiciary IP Subcommittee and NPE Dominion Harbor weigh in on the rise of the Western District of Texas
Heath Hoglund, chief patent counsel at Dolby in San Francisco, sits down with Managing IP to talk about licensing, FRAND and more
David Simon, senior vice president of IP at Salesforce, shares his views on Section 101, Fintiv, the DMCA, and more
The intellectual property CEO of one of the world's largest telecoms companies talks about licensing, harvesting collaboration and global outreach
In Managing IP’s first corner office podcast, Bryan Zielinski talks about his company’s IP challenges and opportunities, AI, and more
The Federal Circuit’s latest decision that Teva induced infringement has stakeholders worried that US skinny label law has been thrown out the window
In this Managing IP masterclass, IP directors from Thyssenkrupp and AB InBev discuss the challenges of managing a post-pandemic in-house team
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
Our list includes six IP authorities, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Our list includes nine public officials, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Our list includes five notable individuals, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
More than 500 guests joined us at the Royal Lancaster London to celebrate IP work achievements by law firms and in-house teams
Managing IP will host an in-person ceremony in London on June 15 to announce the winners of the EMEA Awards
We hosted the first instalment of the 17th annual Managing IP Awards to celebrate remarkable IP achievements by law firms and in-house teams in the Americas region
The winners of the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards will be revealed on June 1