The treatment of USPTO employees has been haphazard and shows a misunderstanding of how the IP office works and the challenges it faces
Federal employees, including at the USPTO, have been ordered to justify their roles by outlining what they accomplished in the last week
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
With the India IP office headquarters moving from Mumbai to Delhi, forum shoppers and firms in the capital could benefit
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 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
Coke Morgan Stewart previously spent 10 years in various USPTO roles before joining O’Melveny in 2023
A meeting between the EPO and Ericsson, Paul McCartney weighing in on AI and copyright, and a law firm’s STEM pledge were among the top talking points
Leaders at the newly merged firms discuss their plans for boosting trademark advice and why the combined entity can offer a flexible UPC service
David Parrish expects AI to be among the major talking points for a newly formed committee aimed at protecting the interests of London-based IP practitioners, firms, and their clients
Renowned litigator Tim Powell, who helped found Powell Gilbert in 2007, is the latest in a string of hires for the US firm
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesXiaowei Wei and Lili Wu of Han Kun Law Offices review the guidelines for patent examination in China and propose potential strategies going forward -
Sponsored by Purplevine IPXiaojuan Yu of Purplevine IP Group discusses the medical device industry in China and considers why changes to the law are welcomed
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesChiu-ling Lin of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices compares third-party observations in Taiwan and mainland China
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Sponsored by AJ ParkKate Giddens of AJ Park explains why it would be prudent to be aware of all factors that may affect the registration of your mark in New Zealand and considers the important role of the Māori Trade Mark Advisory Committee
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Sponsored by Hanol IP & LawMin Son of Hanol IP & Law explains the changes to the South Korean Patent Act, which include some good news for applicants
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Sponsored by Beijing East IPYan Zhang and Austin Chang of Beijing East IP consider why adopting and promoting a Chinese equivalent of a foreign language mark is critical for foreign businesses to shine in China’s market
The EU scrapping a controversial FRAND regulation gives the bloc a chance to properly engage with stakeholders to determine an appropriate way forward
US sources say they’ve had positive experiences working with Coke Morgan Stewart, and that her past experience at the office means there'll be no nasty surprises
Sources at four firms explain how changes to USPTO fees provide opportunities to give clients strategic counselling
Sources in the US, UK, and Australia hope that pressing questions surrounding AI and patent eligibility will finally be answered this year
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
Speaking to Managing IP, Kathi Vidal says she’s looking forward to helping clients shape policy when she returns to Winston & Strawn
In an exclusive interview, Michael Schwager discusses the office’s AI use as well as some of the thorny issues it faces, including patent protection for computer-implemented inventions
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP lawyer about their life and career
Each week Managing IP speaks to a different IP practitioner about their life and career
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Weekly take: Why EPO should avoid bad optics of ‘special treatment’
The EPO’s reallocation of certain patent applications could have legitimate reasons, but a clearer message would help avoid scrutiny -
Weekly take: Quick fixes won’t solve India’s TM woes
The failed attempt by India’s IP office to process trademark applications faster shows the country needs more future-proof solutions -
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: Is ‘covidiot’ morally worse than ‘fuck you’?
Decisions by the EUIPO appeal boards on contentious trademarks prompt the need for a rethink on morality -
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
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
UKIPO CEO Tim Moss speaks to Managing IP about moving past Brexit, and champions the relevance of IP in government policy
More collaboration with the USPTO and implementing the CASE Act are some of Shira Perlmutter’s priorities as register of copyrights
