Managing IP has collated insights from IP experts in several Asian jurisdictions that are significant markets for many Japanese companies
Managers at four IP firms reveal when they allow employees to work remotely and how they’re enticing them to come back in
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Law firms are keen to trumpet their sustainability credentials with B Corp status, but are they ready to leave dirty money behind?
Gordon Humphreys, chair of the First and Third Boards of Appeal, will take the post on an interim basis after the election of João Negrão as EUIPO executive director
The CJEU seems increasingly willing to hear appeals from the General Court, but sources are split on whether this is down to inconsistencies at a lower level
The USPTO said it will shortly announce which PTAB proposals from its Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking it won't go ahead with
The firm no longer has any Ireland-based attorneys and has just one trademark lawyer on the Irish register
Negrão won a comprehensive 19 out of 27 votes at a Council of the EU meeting this morning, July 12
There are now just two executive director candidates left ahead of a decisive vote at the Council of the EU tomorrow, July 12
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses US and Asian approaches to the UPC, updates to trademark law in Japan and China, and the latest attempt at US patent reform
Supreme Court President Lord Robert Reed said the court would take its time before issuing a decision in Sky v SkyKick after proceedings ended yesterday, June 29
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law discusses recent changes in Korea’s IP protection laws and the potential for protecting trade dress via creative means -
Sponsored by CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law OfficeIn the second of a three-part series, Managing IP sat down with Chuanhong Long, president of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office, to discuss the latest crucial developments in China’s IP landscape, this time reviewing the implementation of China’s Trademark Law
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesSteven Liao of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains why a plaintiff that turns to the IPC Court to protect product appearance may face an uphill battle
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsChi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins outlines Vietnam’s efforts to facilitate geographical indication rights via international agreements, and the resulting challenges and opportunities for rights owners
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsSokmean Chea and Sovannara Khan of Tilleke & Gibbins analyse Cambodia’s new rules for trademark registration, with significant changes to be noted by trademark owners
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Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisEvangelia Sioumala of Patrinos & Kilimiris considers the morals of the story as the Greek examiner takes a conservative stance regarding a trademark application involving the f-word
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherDedicated anti-counterfeiting legislation and a ‘dual registration system’ are among the measures that demonstrate how seriously counterfeiting is taken in Kenya. Duncan Maguire of Spoor & Fisher Jersey summarises two recent developments
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdConstantin Eikel of Bird & Bird previews major new EU legislation which will transform how companies market their ‘environmentally friendly’ products, and outlines proactive steps to prepare for the new provisions
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Sponsored by Satyapon & PartnersKritsana Mingtongkhum and Shantanu Ajit Tambe of Satyapon & Partners review crucial Thai case law which indicates a long-awaited departure from a conservative approach to trademark non-use cancellation
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Sponsored by FirstLaw PCHokyun Cho of FirstLaw PC summarises the recent steps taken towards the reinforcement of IP rights in South Korea, including the introduction of punitive damages and an expansion of the Special Judicial Police’s powers
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Sponsored by RNA Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys reviews crucial Indian case law with key ramifications for Google’s advertising strategy and a significant impact on advertisers
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsMandy Swanepoel and Lisa van Zuydam of Adams & Adams offer practical insights on protecting trade dress in South Africa and beyond, using both trademark and non-trademark tools
Robert Reading of Clarivate examines years’ worth of trademark data in the EU and US, predicting what it might mean for brands
Unless record numbers of applications are filed in the next two months, filings could be down year-on-year by the biggest margin since 1996
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
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
An in-house counsel reveals why people approach her company for flooring technology licences, but that pricing and audit rights can be contentious issues
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
Annita Nugent, assistant director at IP Australia, says data collated by the office indicates that putting more women in leadership results in more IP
INTA CEO Etienne Sanz de Acedo shares his plans if he were to win the EUIPO leadership race and says his application does not affect his INTA role
Charles Hoskin of Singaporean e-commerce platform Shopee, who made the jump from a luxury brand, says honest conversations and collaborations are key to combatting counterfeiting
Adam Williams speaks to Managing IP about the legacy of Brexit and why IP has sometimes got ‘lost in the noise’ at Westminster
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Weekly take: Firms have more to gain than lose by hiring foreign lawyers
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Weekly take: Court napping – should we cut sleeping judges some slack?
After a judge with an ‘unremitting workload’ was given formal advice for falling asleep during a case, it might be time to wake up and assess the demands that arbiters face -
Weekly take: The jostling is over…for now, time to run the EUIPO
Now that João Negrão has been appointed as EUIPO executive director, it’s time to think about the challenges he can expect -
Weekly take: ‘Big law’ diversity pledge may prove hollow after maternity row
A suit alleging DLA Piper fired an IP associate right after she put in her request for maternity leave shows firms must follow up their diversity pledges with concrete action -
Weekly take: Fake judgment row shouldn’t spark AI concern
A New York lawyer could face sanctions after citing fake judgments generated by ChatGPT, but that doesn’t mean practitioners should shy away from AI
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses their early memories of covering IP before delving into the latest on the UPC and whether a proposed US study could threaten the future of pharma patents
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses US and Asian approaches to the UPC, updates to trademark law in Japan and China, and the latest attempt at US patent reform
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team joins you live from the Managing IP Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit in London, where SEPs and the UPC were both top of mind
In the third episode of our monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks SEP news, the probe into Judge Pauline Newman, and the biggest stories elsewhere
In the second episode of our monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks a busy month at SCOTUS, the EU’s solution to the FRAND conundrum, and the biggest stories elsewhere
In the first of a new monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks the race for the top job at the EUIPO, the key UPC trends to watch, and the biggest stories in Asian IP
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
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
Our list includes 21 industry leaders, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
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 judges, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Firms are invited to participate in the research for the 2024 edition of the Managing IP Awards programme and IP STARS rankings
The firm rankings for the 2023 edition of IP STARS cover several practice areas, including copyright, IP transactions, patent litigation, and trademark protection
We hosted a gala dinner in Hong Kong SAR to celebrate with the Asia-Pacific winners of the 18th annual Managing IP Awards
We hosted the EMEA ceremony for the 18th annual Managing IP Awards in London to celebrate intellectual property work achievements