A flurry of hiring activity among UK firms suggests they are confident of mounting a serious challenge at the UPC
New arrival marks Mewburn Ellis' second partner hire in ten days as firm looks to boost patent litigation and prosecution capabilities
In major recent developments, the court ruled in a dispute over washing machines, issued a reimbursement decision, and the Munich Division welcomed a visit from EU officials
Beatriz Lima joins us for our ‘Five minutes with’ series to discuss a recent victory at the Unified Patent Court and the challenges of establishing your own firm
Benjamin Grzimek, partner at Casalonga’s new Düsseldorf office, believes the firm is well-placed to challenge German UPC dominance
In major recent developments, a team of partners broke away from Taylor Wessing to form their own firm, while Kilburn & Strode made a strategic UPC hire
Firm says the hire of Laura Ramsay will help consolidate its position as a ‘market leader’ for premium IP work
Three new partners have joined HGF across its offices in Europe, while Carpmaels & Ransford has made UPC-focused hires in Germany
In major recent developments, a request for automatic service to counsel in provisional proceedings was rejected and a PI covering Spain was granted
Boies Schiller Flexner joins forces with Grünecker to target Skechers in Europe following US lawsuit
In major recent developments, a confidentiality request was rejected, Samsung and its representative A&O Shearman secured a partial win, and EIP made a new hire
The firm has brought on board two counsel and an associate to complement two previously revealed partner hires
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyKerstin Wolff and Tobias Matschke of Maiwald Intellectual Property examine a landmark Unified Patent Court decision on second medical use claims and compare it with Germany’s established approach to ‘skinny label’ products -
Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertySenior Maiwald lawyers outline the strategy behind the firm’s recognition as EPO Proceedings Firm of the Year at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2025 and discuss key developments in the European intellectual property space
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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
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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
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
Delegates at a conference unpicking the UK’s relationship with the UPC are hopeful of strengthened UK involvement – so should we all be
Caroline Casalonga reflects on her journey as the French firm’s first female leader and shares her dream of building the outfit into a major European independent IP practice
Julia Ericsson of Sandart in Sweden discusses litigating patents at the UPC, overcoming prejudice and how to encourage associates to develop their careers in IP
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Powell Gilbert lawyers reveal how they navigated parallel EPO proceedings and collaborated with European peers to come out on top in the Nordic-Baltic Division’s first judgment
As it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the firm discusses private equity interest in IP, why the UPC is a key priority, and being a ‘strategic adviser’ to clients
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
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Weekly take: UPC hiring boom shows the stakes have been upped
A swathe of UPC-related hires suggests firms are taking the forum seriously, as questions over the transitional stage begin -
Weekly take: Why it's crucial to avoid a Rolls-Royce style IP nightmare
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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
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’
Etienne Sanz de Acedo discusses the association’s three-year plan, what he is looking forward to in San Diego, and why London came calling for 2026
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
The report, which is about the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC), features survey data analysis and interviews with patent practitioners
Managing IP will host a ceremony in London on April 10 to reveal the winners of the EMEA Awards 2025
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released
We have published all the 2022 rankings of the leading firms for patent litigation and protection work