We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Speakers at an INTA event weighed in on why firms should create AI use policies and how they stay on top of the latest developments
The England and Wales Court of Appeal backed Lidl in its trademark dispute with Tesco, but we should pay more attention to how we rule on first-instance decisions
Richard Kempner, partner at Haseltine Lake Kempner, discusses the ‘remarkable’ comments from judges, despite the court finding against his client Tesco on the bulk of issues
US firm Polsinelli has launched a brand protection programme called Solare, which involves a partnership with brand protection company OpSec
Binh Rey, general manager of trademark platform Applied Marks, says she hopes to attract clients who don’t want to get into the formalities of working with a law firm
Daniel Zohny, former head of IP at world football governing body FIFA, has joined Abion as its global head of brand protection
CMS, which was told to respond to a cancellation action by February 12 but filed its response a day later, has rowed back on claims about an IT error
Lippes Mathias has hired three partners and a counsel from Offit Kurman
Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market
Pawel Siekierzynski of SK+ Siekierzynski Kochlewski says understanding German, and cross-border cooperation between two firms helped deliver victory for Audi in a trademark case
Theresa Conduah has returned to Alston & Bird after becoming drawn to the firm’s plans to expand its US west coast operations
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng, Cathy Wang, and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm provide a guide to the key considerations for courts as they toughen their stance on accepting trademark coexistence agreements
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Sponsored by OLIVARESAlejandro Salas of OLIVARES questions whether requiring the submission of original objects for comparison is hindering the proper enforcement of trademark rights and represents an ‘improper interpretation’ of the criminal statute
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha Hechanova of Hechanova Group reports on the decision on a petition brought by the former stars of the long-running Philippine show ‘Eat Bulaga!’ concerning ownership of the associated mark
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherThe Zambian High Court has handed down its ruling in a case brought to oppose and expunge two marks. Duncan Maguire of Spoor & Fisher Jersey reports on the decision
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Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisMaria Kilimiris of Patrinos & Kilimiris commends the approach taken by the Administrative Trademarks Commission in assessing the similarity of marks involving figurative elements and words
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Sponsored by RNA Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula and Mohandas Konnanath of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys analyse a ruling by the High Court of Delhi concerning the use of marks for facial cleansers
Law firm sources weigh in on AI risks after a report revealed that corporations are more likely to use new tech
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
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Miguel Hernandez explains how he secured victory for baby care company Naterra in his first oral argument before the Federal Circuit
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Brandsmiths partner Andrew Lee hails the importance of solid in-house relationships and the right barrister profile after securing victory for sportswear brand Umbro
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Weekly take: No more flashy pledges, firms must get real on diversity
Law firms’ diversity pledges shouldn't be about looking good on paper but about doing the right thing, and that includes giving women a real say at the top table -
Weekly take: Law firm’s deadline gaff reminder to tread carefully
Missing a deadline can have serious consequences but law firms should consider being lenient to those responsible -
Weekly take: Why the UK’s IP litigation framework is unsustainable
Soaring counsel costs and a lack of attorneys and solicitors to litigate cases could price small businesses out of litigation, says Aaron Wood, counsel at Brandsmiths -
Weekly take: Why DIY trademark courses are at risk of breaking
Inexperienced business owners should be wary of ‘simple’ DIY trademark solutions and opt for an attorney instead -
Weekly take: Can Disney prevent a Mickey Mouse copyright horror show?
Niall Trainor, managing attorney for IP at games company Hasbro, asks whether the duration of copyright protection is still fit for purpose in the 21st century
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
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 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
The winners of the awards will be revealed at a gala dinner in New York City on April 25
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 11 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2024
The ceremonies for the 19th annual Managing IP Awards programme will be hosted in London and New York City in April
We have published this year’s Corporate IP Stars list, an annual rankings publication which recognises senior in-house practitioners