We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Three lead IP counsel in the US, the UK and China share how they walk the fine line between building in-house competence and splurging on external lawyers
INTA’s resolution on online marketplaces and appointment of Amazon’s general counsel follow calls for the association to take a direct position on internet fakes
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
The justices seemed sceptical that a restriction on trademark registrations amounted to free speech violation, according to sources
Managing IP has been made aware of a television interview in which Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, the founder and chairman of law firm Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property, can be seen making antisemitic comments about the Holocaust. In light of the serious and abhorrent nature of this hate speech, we are taking the following actions:
On day two of the EUIPO's IP Mediation Conference, panellists discussed the role of technology in resolving disputes and how to navigate cultural differences between parties
UK-headquartered Allen & Overy and US firm Shearman & Sterling have agreed to merge, with 99% of votes in favour
We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Four industry experts discussed the pros and cons of the proposed SHOP SAFE Act during a Senate hearing on October 3
The easyJet owner’s trademark complaint says the band Easy Life has risked damage to the airline’s reputation through negative publicity
Speaking exclusively to Managing IP, Oliver Walsh said he is looking forward to developing cutting-edge enforcement solutions, including AI-powered predictive analysis
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Sponsored by MaiwaldSusanna Heurung of Maiwald welcomes a decision by the Board of Appeal regarding the extension of a grace period for use where the applicant’s bad faith was obvious -
Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law provides a guide to the common pitfalls, legislation, and case law concerning the trademark protection, presentation, and promotion of food companies’ products in Korea
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha R Hechanova of Hechanova Group reports on a decision concerning ownership of a mark used by a Greek restaurant that is a bitter pill for the petitioner to swallow
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Sponsored by Vivien Chan & CoVivien Chan, Ann Xu, and Anna Mae Koo of Vivien Chan & Co present a guide to devising and registering Chinese language marks, their protection, and how to avoid objections from the CNIPA
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersMutlu Yıldırım Köse, Baran Güney, and Su Yücel of Gün + Partners analyse recent court decisions in Turkey aimed at tackling the complex legal relationship between trade names and trademark infringement
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsWongrat Ratanaprayul of Tilleke & Gibbins outlines the key changes to Indonesia’s IP e-filing system, and how applicants can best prepare for the updates
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Sponsored by Patrinos & KilimirisManolis Metaxakis of Patrinos & Kilimiris says the Law on Trademarks now in force is a radical and healthy development, but uncertainty remains for trademark owners and legal practitioners regarding transitional issues
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Sponsored by CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law OfficeIn the final part 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 analysing the impact of recent court decisions on OEM IP issues
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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherMatthew Costard and Nola Pontes of Spoor & Fisher Jersey look at some of the issues that arise with trademark searching in countries that form the continent of Africa
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Sponsored by RNA Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula of RNA discusses the complex and controversial relationship between Indian personality rights and AI-generated fake content
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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
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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
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 professional about their life and career
The new executive director explains why he’s 'totally in favour' of using AI and how he plans to get the office’s budget back on track
Dyson's former legal head in Singapore discusses how he plans to use 15 years of in-house experience to court international clients for Anand and Anand
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
Counsel at Gen Law Firm explain how they dodged local protectionism and collated evidence to convince China’s top court to award $14m in damages to the Swedish security device company
Counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton explain how they helped food delivery business Grubhub avoid a preliminary injunction at the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
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Weekly take: Firms must ensure they don’t drive out diverse lawyers
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Weekly take: Law firms must help juniors handle long hours
Junior lawyers at half of the UK's major firms work more than 10 hours a day on average, so firms must do what they can to make work more manageable -
Weekly take: Firms have more to gain than lose by hiring foreign lawyers
Senior practitioners keen to move out of China are battling ageism and jurisdiction-related biases, so firms must do more to help -
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
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses six months of India’s reformed system for foreign law firms, the latest UPC trends and SEP developments
In this special podcast, Managing IP talks to a charity that is working tirelessly to support mental health initiatives in the IP profession
In the latest episode of our monthly podcast, the team discusses law firm merger strategies, a high-profile break-up, and the latest 5G patent developments
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
Managing IP reveals its pick of the top people driving intellectual property law, policy and business this year
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
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 21 industry leaders, the details of whom you can find below along with the full list of names that make up the top 50
We have published this year’s Corporate IP Stars list, an annual rankings publication which recognises senior in-house practitioners
The 2023 edition of Managing IP’s Rising Stars publication is now available online
We have started accepting submissions from in-house counsel and teams for the 19th annual Managing IP Awards programme
Firms are invited to participate in the research for the 2024 edition of the Managing IP Awards programme and IP STARS rankings