More important FRAND decisions by the UK courts and a changing of the guard for Siemens’ IP team were among the top talking points this week
Yanfeng Xiong discusses 6am wake ups, honing his basketball skills, and how he prioritises tasks
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
EIP also emerged victorious as the England and Wales Court of Appeal backed a challenge brought by Avanci and InterDigital against the electric carmaker
Lenovo, advised by Kirkland & Ellis, is entitled to an interim licence in its dispute with Ericsson
A copyright campaign against tech companies, an INTA resolution on deepfakes, and a designs survey by the UKIPO were also among the top talking points
Philips wins more than $2m in damages as Delhi High Court comes down hard on Indian DVD makers for wasting the court’s time
A call to reinstate the European Commission's controversial SEP proposal and a trademark row involving Stanley cups were also among the top talking points
The Intellectual Property Judges' Association wrote to the European Commission just days before the proposals were shelved, it can be revealed
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 plans, which sparked deep division among patent owners and implementers, were scrapped because of ‘no foreseeable agreement’
The Unified Patent Court surpassing 700 cases and a row between Apple and PanOptis were among the top talking points this week
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Sponsored by Ropes & GraySteven Pepe of Ropes & Gray explains to Managing IP that while standard-essential patents pose several challenges for start-ups in emerging markets, they also present rich opportunities if the right strategies are adopted -
Sponsored by Chang Tsi & PartnersMichael Wu of Chang Tsi & Partners explains why Chinese enterprises dealing with SEP litigation should respond actively to ensure the issue is litigated before the Chinese courts
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Sponsored by ABE & PartnersTakanori Abe of Abe & Partners analyses the One-Blue case where patentees made a FRAND declaration for SEPS
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersÖzge Atılgan Karakulak and Beste Turan of Gün + Partners consider how technological advancement supports the creation of SEPs in Turkey
The EU scrapping a controversial FRAND regulation gives the bloc a chance to properly engage with stakeholders to determine an appropriate way forward
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
OpenAI’s accusation against Chinese AI tool DeepSeek and a significant licensing deal for Nokia were among the top talking points this week
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
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Ceyda Maisami explains why HP is becoming more vocal in its SEP arguments and reveals why the company has transformed the way it engages with outside counsel
The firm’s IP head outlines aims to double the number of partners and explains how it has been able to break into the elite group of patent litigation players
Partners at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune say AI and the UPC are providing new business opportunities and reveal why flexibility is key to retaining talent
Partners at Kirkland & Ellis, who represented Lenovo at the landmark standard-essential patent case at the England and Wales Court of Appeal, discuss how they managed the matter
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
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
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Weekly take: UK election is coming, but don’t expect IP news
A new government will be formed in the UK next week, but IP is again being overlooked despite there being plenty of issues to address -
Weekly take: EU SEP debate swerves crucial innovation factor
Rob Stien, chief communications and public policy officer at InterDigital, says the EU has forgotten innovators while trying to solve an issue that doesn’t exist -
Weekly take: Why transparency and certainty are crucial for SEP licensing
John Mulgrew, vice president of IP at Lenovo, says the EU's proposed regulation will readdress imbalances in the bargaining power of SEP owners and implementers -
Weekly take: SEP owners have benefited from a lack of transparency
In his final article for Managing IP, Rory O’Neill explains why he is not among those who think the EU’s proposed SEP Regulation is a terrible idea -
Weekly take: Indian courts must scale up before tackling global SEP rates
The Delhi High Court has expressed its willingness to set global licensing terms in the Nokia-Oppo dispute, but it must deal with longstanding problems first
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’
In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by Gwilym Roberts and Lee Davies from the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys to discuss the UPC, IP ministers, diversity and more
In an exclusive interview, Huawei IP vice president Alan Fan tells Managing IP how the company’s IP strategy is adapting to US sanctions
UKIPO CEO Tim Moss speaks to Managing IP about moving past Brexit, and champions the relevance of IP in government policy
The England and Wales High Court judge discusses why time is of the essence in patent trials, his ‘radical’ Apple v Optis ruling, and the DABUS debate
Practitioners and law firms should keep their eyes peeled as the shortlist for our annual Awards is set to be released