The firm, which appointed three IP partners from A&O Shearman, wants to develop a tier one practice in Europe
A host of law firms from across Europe and beyond helped bring the streaming technology dispute to a close
A ruling concerning a juicing machine, a tussle over a preliminary injunction and a new judge in Paris were among the top talking points this fortnight
A CJEU copyright decision on employees' rights and an update on an IP feud concerning foreign rights over 'Superman' were also among the top talking points
A settlement between SharkNinja and Dyson, a costs dispute involving a pornography company, and people moves at Clifford Chance and Casalonga were among the top talking points
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 10 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2025
A law firm restricting its employees’ use of AI, a leadership change at Siemens, and ‘probably’ the best trademark news Carlsberg could hope for, were among the top talking points
The judgment clarifies that being employed by a company does not necessarily undermine someone’s independence and ability to appear in court
A mistake that granted an attorney access to documents he had not asked to view and the latest in a case between Motorola and Ericsson were among the recent developments
The Unified Patent Court surpassing 700 cases and a row between Apple and PanOptis were among the top talking points this week
OpenAI’s accusation against Chinese AI tool DeepSeek and a significant licensing deal for Nokia were among the top talking points this week
Amazon’s bid to restrict access to documents, a ruling on the UPC’s reach, and a case that could bar in-house lawyers were among the top stories
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdMarijn van der Wal of Bird & Bird says a landmark Unified Patent Court case highlights the potential of expert witnesses to enhance patent litigation and shape procedural practices in Europe -
Sponsored by InspicosJakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos says a Unified Patent Court decision not to stay a revocation action while a parallel EPO opposition proceeding takes place provides another indication of the court’s fast pace
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdEmilia Zalewska and Andrzej Stelmachowski of Bird & Bird provide insights into two matters considered by the Unified Patent Court and a Polish court concerning the imminent infringement of patent rights in the pharmaceutical industry
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdSenior intellectual property practitioners of Bird & Bird consider the factors that are leading to a large number of filings to the Unified Patent Court being made by companies based outside Europe
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Sponsored by InspicosJakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos P/S discusses the Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court regime expected to enter into force by early 2023
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Sponsored by Cabinet Beau de LoméniePatent experts from Beau de Loménie discuss the Unitary Patent Court and actions to be taken before its implementation
The firm is keen to expand and tap into new market talent, with the UPC one area of focus
A complaint by the European Commission over China’s SEP practices and news of a new president at Nokia Technologies were among the top talking points this week
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released
The Court of Appeal said the UPC can award damages based on a national court’s infringement ruling, giving the last laugh to the lawyer who filed the case
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
The Bardehle Pagenberg partner explains how the firm has evolved to the point of handling about a third of Unified Patent Court cases and enjoying notable success in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024
Tilman Müller-Stoy reveals why he never made it as a footballer and how he could have had an alternative career as a fire juggler
Lionel Martin of August Debouzy and Kristof Neefs at Inteo share how they prevailed in a UPC Court of Appeal case surrounding access to documents
The launch of the UPC has led to a step-change from pan-European cooperation to a truly integrated approach for Taylor Wessing
Oliver Jan Jüngst and Daniela Kinkeldey of Bird & Bird explain how they secured victory for client NanoString in the first major ruling by the UPC’s Court of Appeal
The small Düsseldorf firm is making a big impact in the UPC. Founding partner Christof Augenstein explains why
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Weekly take: UPC shows speedy justice is a realistic goal
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Weekly take: UPC makes lasting impact in latest IP merger
AA Thornton and Venner Shipley’s combination creates a new kid on the block, but one which could rival the major UPC players -
Weekly take: Expect more firms to pursue the American dream
Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin’s merger won’t be the last transatlantic tie-up if recent history is anything to go by -
Weekly take: Firms’ UPC dominance shows the power of preparation
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Weekly take: UPC judicial appointments shine spotlight on D&I
The UPC must be careful to maintain an equal gender balance among its judges after a spate of appointments weighed heavily in favour of men
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’
The report, which is about the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC), features survey data analysis and interviews with patent practitioners
We have published all the 2022 rankings of the leading firms for patent litigation and protection work