Intellectual Property

Virtual Round Table - Intellectual Property 2021 This roundtable discusses the key intellectual property implications regarding COVID-19 as well as highlighting the latest regulatory changes and landmark cases. Our featured experts also offer best practice advice regarding IP considerations during M&A transactions and managing large portfolios. Other topics include the role of IP in the automation and technology industries, challenges fo ... Read more...
Virtual Round Table - Intellectual Property 2020 In this roundtable, seven international IP experts discuss notable recent case studies and their wider ramifications, detail the significance of recent trends such as the cumulation of IP rights, as well as addressing other topical issues impacted IP such as COVID-19, Brexit and climate change. Featured jurisdictions are: China, Ecuador, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States and the European Unio ... Read more...
Virtual Round Table - Intellectual Property 2019 A recurring theme throughout this roundtable is the iteration that intellectual property is one of the most important strategic assets in a company’s arsenal. The 10 experts outline the various strategies that can be implemented to defend IP rights, highlight the steps to be taken if you believe your IPR has been breached, and address the biggest mistakes companies often make. Featured countries ... Read more...
Virtual Round Table - Intellectual Property 2018 Intellectual Property 2018 considers the ramifications of the new GDPR regulations in the EU, discusses noteworthy case studies from Nike to Converse, and provides useful insights into protecting your intellectual property across borders. Featured countries are: China, Japan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Poland, Taiwan, UAE, Ukraine and the United States. ... Read more...
Virtual Round Table - Intellectual Property 2017 Intellectual Property Roundtable 2017 details the current regulatory landscape and identifies the latest trends and interesting developments. Our chosen experts address the problem of intellectual theft in Asia and provide detailed advice on what steps should be taken in case of an intellectual property breach. Other highlighted topics include: the impact of social media on IP, overcoming a parody ... Read more...
Intellectual Property 2016 The Intellectual Property 2016 Roundtable is our most extensive discussion to date, with 12 experts from around the world highlighting prominent trends, regulatory changes and interesting developments in their respective jurisdictions. Key topics include: the role of intellectual property in M&A transactions, how to respond to intellectual breaches committed both against and by your compan ... Read more...
Intellectual Property 2015 In our Intellectual Property Roundtable 2015 we spoke with five experts from around the world to discuss recent developments in their jurisdiction. Highlighted topics include: intellectual property issues surrounding legalised marijuana in the United States, the complexities of wearable technology and 3D trade marks, and the efforts to clamp down on patent trolls.  ... Read more...
Trademarks 2015 In our Trademark Roundtable we spoke with four experts from around the world to discuss recent regulatory changes and interesting developments in their jurisdiction. Highlighted topics include a discussion on Taylor Swift’s move to trademark key catch phrases and slogans from hit songs and materials; the challenge of enforcing trademarks online; and the introduction of the “Ham ... Read more...
Intellectual Property 2014 - Rest Of The World In this roundtable we spoke with seven experts from around the world to discuss the latest Intellectual Property changes and developments. Among the highlighted topics, our chosen experts discuss the ramifications of Cadbury’s failed attempt to copyright a shade of purple – long associated with the British chocolate manufacturer, analyse who the winners and losers of the top le ... Read more...
Intellectual Property 2014 - The Americas In this roundtable we spoke with 9 experts from the Americas to discuss the latest Intellectual Property changes and developments in their jurisdiction. Highlighted topics include a discussion on the legal complications arising from crowdsourcing, the impact of the new America Invents Act (AIA), and important case studies such as Alice Corp v. CLS Bank and in Brazil, Samsung v Apple. ... Read more...
Intellectual Property 2013 In our Intellectual Property Roundtable 2013 we spoke to twelve experts from around the world to analyse the changes and developments we have witnessed over the past year along with what we can expect to see in the near future. Highlighted topics include the rising unbranded biotech and pharmaceutical problem, the challenging patent litigation landscape and text-free logo trademarks. ... Read more...
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Sector 2013 Biotech and Pharmaceutical is proving to be one of the most innovative and exciting industries at present. The trend toward Personalised Medicines is continuing to flourish, legislation is becoming more open towards the idea of biosimilars and longer life expectancy affords a whole host of new opportunities.  In this latest roundtable we have spoken to 12 leading experts fro ... Read more...
Intellectual Property 2012 Intellectual Property is becoming an ever-more popular method for increasing the value of a business while at the same time fighting the economically damaging effects of counterfeiting, breach of copyright and piracy.  We spoke to twelve individuals with vast experience in Intellectual Property from around the world to get their expert views on the challenges, developments and ... Read more...