News of two pharma deals involving Novo Nordisk and GSK and a loss for Open AI were also among the top talking points
Vivien Chan joins us for our ‘Women in IP’ series to discuss gender bias in the legal profession and why the business model followed by law firms leaves little room for women leaders
Partner Jeremy Hertzog explains how his team worked through a huge amount of disclosure from Adidas and what victory means for the firm
Evarist Kameja and Hadija Juma at Bowmans explain why a new law in Tanzania marks a significant shift in IP enforcement
News of Singapore planning to streamline the licensing framework for foreign law firms and a partnership between Avanci and Xprize were also among the top talking points
In the third episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Women in IP’ network and the current state of diversity within the profession
News of an alliance between two Malaysian law firms and the launch of a self-help video aimed at supporting IP professionals through menopause were also among the top talking points
Speakers at the EUIPO’s IP Mediation Conference discussed how lawyers can act in tandem with clients during mediation, and the importance of showing a united front
Speakers at the EUIPO’s Mediation Conference say mediation can offer a ‘cathartic’ and effective alternative to litigation that IP owners should consider
IP is becoming one of the most significant drivers of major deals, and law firms are altering their practices to reflect the change
In the second in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IPause, a network set up to support those experiencing (peri)menopause
A ruling on confidentiality by the the England and Wales Court of Appeal and an intervention from the US government in the InterDigital v Disney litigation were also among top talking points
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Sponsored by AFD China Intellectual Property Law OfficeA draft revision of China’s Trademark Law demonstrates the country’s commitment to crack down on malicious trademark registrations, say Xue Li, Jingjing Wu, and Mingzhao Yang of AFD China Intellectual Property Law Office -
Sponsored by CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law OfficeXinzhu Liang of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office summarises the main characteristics of intellectual property rights protection by Chinese customs, the procedures involved, and the pitfalls to watch out for
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherJennifer Colantoni of Spoor & Fisher summarises the changes under Uganda’s newly enacted trademark regulations and notes that the attorney general’s advice has been sought on one issue
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarRaashi Jain of Remfry & Sagar explains how the application of two trademark law principles by the High Court of Delhi played a key role in a victory for the Football Association Premier League
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng, Mengyi Zhang, and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm consider what actions constitute the use of trademarks in China and explain how to reduce revocation risk concerning parts and internal components
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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
Data from Managing IP+’s Talent Tracker shows the possible effects of merger uncertainty and the buoyancy of the US legal market
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
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Vlad Stanese joins our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss potentially precedent-setting trademark and copyright cases and his love for aviation
With the submission deadline approaching, we sat down with our research team to provide top tips on how to make your firm stand out
In an exclusive interview, Rouse CEO Luke Minford, Arnold & Siedsma managing partner Steve Duxbury, and Wrays executive chairman Gary Cox discuss plans to build the world’s first ‘truly integrated’ global IP services business
Simon Tønners explains why IP provides the chance to work with some of the most passionate, risk-taking, and emotionally invested clients
Catherine Lee, one of Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP 2025, discusses her ‘soft’ approach to leadership and why building a community at work is important
CEO Martyn Fish reflects on the past as HGF celebrates its 30th anniversary and discusses how PE investment has helped the firm’s people and clients
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Weekly take: Should we get talking to resolve disputes?
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Why proactivity is key for firms to remain in demand
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Weekly take: Why DEI is not just a tick box exercise
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Weekly take: Why easyGroup’s High Court criticism is worth noting
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Weekly take: Why law firms and in-house can gain from adding value
Value-added services give in-house counsel the satisfaction that they are getting more value for money, while law firms get the opportunity to win more work
In the fifth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network and how to open access to the profession
In the fourth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss unconscious bias in the IP workplace and how to address it
In the third episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Women in IP’ network and the current state of diversity within the profession
In the second in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IPause, a network set up to support those experiencing (peri)menopause
In the first in a new podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we look back at the network’s origins and discuss its mission
We preview Managing IP’s ‘IP Ones to Watch’ list, meet our newest recruit, and look back over the final law firm rankings release of the year
Managing IP will help mark IP Inclusive’s 10th anniversary by co-hosting a new podcast series covering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the IP profession
Heli Pihlajamaa, the EPO’s principal director for patent law and procedures, joins us to take stock of the unitary patent following its second anniversary
IP leaders at Brandsmiths and Bird & Bird, who were on opposing sides at the UK Supreme Court in Iconix v Dream Pairs, unpick the landmark case and its ramifications
We review the latest batch of IP STARS rankings, analyse a major law firm collaboration following the opening of India’s legal market, and look at why Canadian brands are promoting ‘Canadianness’
Managing IP+ has launched the Talent Tracker, an interactive database that collates reported partner moves across the intellectual property legal market
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 nine public officials, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
Find out which firms secured the most nominations for Managing IP’s Asia-Pacific Awards 2025, ahead of the winners being revealed on November 6
In-house counsel and teams are invited to submit information for the 21st annual Managing IP Awards
The location will be easily accessible for delegates visiting London for the INTA Annual Meeting
The winners will be revealed during a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on November 6