Leaders at the newly merged firm Jones Maxwell Smith & Davis reveal their plan to take on bigger firms while attracting more clients and talent
Andy Lee, head of IP at Brandsmiths and winner of the Soft IP Practitioner of the Year award, tells us why 2024 was a seminal year and why clients value brave advice
Paul Hastings and Smart & Biggar also won multiple awards, while Baker McKenzie picked up a significant prize
Robert Reading and Faidon Zisis at Clarivate unpick some of the data surrounding music-related trademarks
China's latest IP litigation statistics and a high-profile hire by O'Melveny were also among the top talking points this week
David Aylen, who spent more than 20 years at Gowling WLG, has joined United Trademark and Patent Services as of counsel in the UAE
Jason Blair, a former special marks examiner, said Dykema’s Texas presence will help him build deeper connections with clients
Exclusive data and analysis reveal why clients feel external legal teams aren’t providing business-centric advice
The head of the soft IP team at engineering group Sandvik, winner of the in-house team of the year award, reveals why a flurry of M&A activity led to a busy 2024
Deals between five more law firms and President Trump and an antitrust lawsuit against Amgen were also among the top talking points this week
The three founders of the IP firm’s new US offering say they plan to offer a unique proposition in a market fixated by the billable hour
Ericsson joining Avanci Video as a licensor and the EUIPO's plans for AI use were also among the top talking points this week
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Sponsored by Remfry & SagarAn increasing number of AI-based patent applications and an efficiency drive at the Indian IP office are among the trends identified by Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar in India’s dynamic IP space -
Sponsored by Spoor & FisherJeanine Coetzer of Spoor & Fisher highlights several problems with a trademark decision by the Gauteng High Court that has been overturned by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdRobert Milligan of Bird & Bird explains the opportunities and challenges presented by generative AI for brand creators and owners, and suggests how to mitigate the risks
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Sponsored by OLIVARESSeveral pieces of Mexican legislation in recent years have established the validity of consent letters in formalising the coexistence of identical or similar trademarks, explains Sergio Olivares Nieto of OLIVARES
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsChi Lan Dang and Linh Thi Mai Nguyen of Tilleke & Gibbins explain the tactics that can help to minimise the risk of trademark infringement
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsYuwadee Thean-ngarm, Sher Hann Chua and Khin Myo Myo Aye of Tilleke & Gibbins summarise the main features of Myanmar’s new Trademark Law as the country strives to establish a modern IP framework
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
Leaders at the IP firms, which have joined forces with backing from a PE investor, share their vision of building the number one pan-European IP practice
Leaders at Malaysian law firm Skrine explain why cost remains a major pain point for Malaysian businesses and how client service can help a firm stand out
Senior members of Dentons Link Legal discuss how the firm’s integration with IP boutique Aumirah, and being part of the wider Dentons group, will help scale the firm’s IP practice
Florina Firaru discusses making new connections, the art of flower arranging, and the biggest misconception about IP
The firm explains why AI-empowered data analytics could make it a more efficient advocate for its clients
Tilleke & Gibbins’s Indonesia director explains why the firm’s regional presence is a blessing, the threat posed by new practices, and where she sees opportunities
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Weekly take: Why PE investment in law firms is booming in Europe
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Weekly take: This too shall pass – why DEI is still the right thing
IP Inclusive’s 10-year celebration provides reasons to be positive in the face of troubling attacks against DEI initiatives -
Weekly take: Why we should train managers in mental health awareness
Penelope Aspinall, of IP wellbeing charity Jonathan’s Voice, explains why managers should take a three-tiered approach to looking after workers’ mental health -
Weekly take: Why INTA’s investor focus should excite IP owners
INTA’s foray into the business of law, including why IP is crucial to third-party investors, is a sign of the times -
Weekly take: A&O’s IP reorg moves up a gear with Stone departure
David Stone, a highly influential figure at legacy firm Allen & Overy, has joined White & Case in what is a major move early in 2025
Hugues Derème, director general of the Benelux IP Office, unveils his vision for the region, how to improve IP awareness, and use of AI
We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special
We discuss how law firms are using AI, whether remote working has resulted in cost-savings, and what corporate counsel want from their advisers when it comes to DEI
One of Managing IP’s most influential people in IP for 2024, Hurtado Rivas discusses mental health in the profession, the changing role of a trademark lawyer, and what keeps a Nestlé IP counsel busy
We discuss Managing IP’s 50 most influential people in IP list and look back on the biggest talking points in the last month
We discuss Kathi Vidal’s departure from the USPTO, how IP business Qantm is using its private equity investment, and the latest AI trends spotted by law firms
In the latest episode, we discuss why IP firms might be attractive to PE investors and bring you the latest news on submissions for next year’s IP STARS rankings
In the latest episode, we discuss our latest list of in-house rising stars and analyse developments from AI work for law firms to legal market news in Canada
In the latest episode, we discuss the newest rankings published by IP STARS and analyse developments from AI guidelines to the purchase of a law firm
In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by WIPO director general Daren Tang to discuss traditional knowledge, artificial intelligence, and bringing IP to the ‘man on the street’
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 judges, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
The 2025 EMEA ceremony, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, also recognised in-house practitioners and rising stars
Three firms have received at least 13 nominations, while a further three have 12 nominations each
The winners of the awards will be revealed at a gala dinner in New York City
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 10 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2025