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Lawyers who represent celebrities explain how they navigate preconceived notions about their clients, and why they don't want to litigate their cases in the press [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

David Stone is a London-based partner and global head of intellectual property at Allen & Overy. He sits part time as a deputy High Court judge and juggles his busy career with teaching IP at various institutions. He tells Sanjana Kapila why he struggles with delayed trains and the advice he would give his younger self. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As countries slowly begin to lift lockdown measures, in-house IP counsel reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly of working from home [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In-house counsel, private practice lawyers and academics debate whether a proposed law to eliminate false trademark filings is the right move [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Counsel at Thyssenkrupp, Visteon, and a fintech and biotech company share their advice for communicating the value of IP to their C-suite [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Features several in-house intellectual property lawyers in biotechnology companies. Work of lawyer David Earp at Geron Corp.; Educational and career background of Diana Hamlet-Cox, vice president of intellectual property at Incyte Corp.; Job description of Philip McGarrigle as chief intellectual property counsel at Affymetrix.

The article focuses on the concern of intellectual property lawyers and brand owners about threat of infringement of trademarks across new Top-Level Domain (TLD), a program of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). It mentions that in response of concern the ICANN introduced the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH), an element of TLD. It states that before TLD's are approved, the rights holders register their trademarks with the TMCH.

The article discusses the possible impact of termination rights under the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 on the U.S. music industry. It highlights the copyright lawsuits involving seven children of Ray Charles, who co-authored the song "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town." It notes that lawyers for grantees should be ready to deal with the challenges.

The article reports on challenges facing minority law school graduates due to a smaller U.S. job market for lawyers as of March 2012. Law school graduates are said to be looking for jobs outside large law firms, with National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) chairman Chibundu Nnake reporting that interest in federal government jobs, intellectual property law, and smaller law firms is rising.

The article features former environmental engineer-turned-intellectual property (IP) lawyer, Andrew Halaby. He is a partner at the Phoenix, Arizona-based law firm Snell & Wilmer. Among the cases that he handled are in the field of medical software, home audio systems, and automotive accessories. Halaby is also an adjunct professor of trademark and unfair competition law at the Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.

The article lists the names and address of intellectual property attorney firm ranked by the number of attorneys in firm including Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, Day Pitney L.L.P., and Collen I.P.

An interview with intellectual property lawyer Ian McClure of Intellectual Property Exchange International Inc. (IPXI) is presented. When asked about his position at IPXI, he explains that his title is IP transactional associate and his job involves market analysis and product development. He also mentions that his exposure to the litigation process helped him understand his profession. McClure also comments that market analysis and asset valuation are the most challenging part of his position.

The article offers suggestions to intellectual property (IP) counsel for improving relationships with engineering, and research and development inventors to maximize the efficiency and transparency of the invention disclosure process, and allow inventors to spend time in developing ideas. Topics include simplifying the invention disclosure process; offering awards or incentives for submission of invention disclosures; marketing patent programs to inventors; and tracking inventor satisfaction.

A chart is presented which addresses the average salaries that attorneys in practice areas such as intellectual property, health care, and real estate earn in the U.S., and it also mentions lawyers' incomes in fields such as criminal defense and personal injury law in America.

The article presents the perspectives, best ideas, and insights of industry experts into the practice of intellectual property law.

The article reports on the response by Robin Fry, an intellectual property lawyer of commercial law firm Beachcroft LLP towards the proposal by Newspaper Licensing Agency to demand payment on newspaper hyperlinks in 2009. Fry argues that the circulation of hyperlinks cannot be an infringement of copyright after various queries from baffled clients. He also criticises the NLA and says that it has a responsibility to explain the correct legal situation to those it seeks copyright fees from.

A list of intellectual property law firms in New York is presented. They include Hoffman & Baron LLP, Carter, DeLuca, Farrell & Schmidt LLP, and Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone LLP. Information about their contact numbers, Internet and e-mail addresses, and number of attorneys in the law firms is also provided.

The article reports on the decision of Ian C. Ballon to join the law firm Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder. Ballon is an intellectual property attorney and author of the book "E-Commerce and Internet Law: A Legal Treatise With Forms." Among the major clients of Ballon are e-Bay and Knight-Ridder. He will represent entertainment, technology and media companies at Greenberg.

The article highlights the efforts of intellectual property attorney Clyde Vanel to connect education, business and the ability to generate wealth to become successful. He worked part time to sustain his last two years in high school. Vanel enrolled at the Boston University where it paid half of his tuition for every three years he spent in law school. A home investment is his first financial goal.

Lists the top intellectual property law firms on Long Island, New York, as ranked by number of intellectual property law attorneys. Scully, Scott, Murphy & Presser; Hoffmann & Baron LLP; Carter, DeLuca, Farrell & Schmidt LLP; Collard & Roe; Dilworth & Barrese.

Reports on the milestones of law practitioners regarding patent laws in the U.S. Emergence of practicing lawyers specializing in patents, trademarks and copyrights in the late 1870s; Role of tinkerers and inventors in laying the groundwork for what become an American technological revolution in the 20th century; Changes made on patent laws and intellectual property protection since its inception.

Provides information about the patent application training program for new patent lawyers offered by Fish & Richardson law firm in San Diego, California. Coverage of the program; Duration of the workshop; Disclosure on the enrollment fee.

Companies say it's challenging to ensure that IP costs don't spiral out of control, but that keeping close tabs on spending can allow businesses to stay within budget [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Following World Mental Health Day, Max Walters seeks the views of in-house professionals on whether they struggle with workplace pressures, and asks how to improve wellbeing [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nicola Dagg, Daniel Lim and Katie Coltart of Kirkland & Ellis consider the modern challenges firms face to develop and retain young, talented lawyers and the all-round benefits of an empowering working culture [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From how to get buy-in from the business to practically managing IP once you do, in-house counsel share tips and tools of the trade [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In a special feature to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, Ellie Mertens speaks to counsel at Uber, Xerox, Micron and others about women in IP – the progress and the path [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nearly 150 IP practitioners attended MIP's Global Trademark Forum at Convene in NYC, where international filing strategies and brand enforcement considerations were discussed [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In our latest round-up of IP lawyer moves, Managing IP reports that Hogan Lovells has hired a new life sciences duo in New York, while Duane Morris has added a partner in London [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent hires in the US intellectual property world include new partners at Baker Botts, Mintz & Gold and RuyakCherian [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Stephen Lu, senior trade mark counsel at 3M, discusses how the increased focus on civil litigation to tackle counterfeits in China is affecting trade mark protection and enforcement strategies [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on AlphaLab Gear, a startup accelerator which provides early stage companies with an intellectual property attorney, pairs companies with working mentors, and connects them with people in the industry.

The article announces that Christopher Kao and David Tsai have been appointed partners at Vinson & Elkins, and Philip J Foret has been appointed partner at Stradley Ronon.

The article focuses on the U.S. America Invents Act (AIA) and its effectiveness for the prominent intellectual property attorney the jury which increase the examination rigors for patent holders. It mentions that the hedge fund managers and licensing entities taking advantages for stock prices with the abuses of the procedures in place at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). It presents views of lawyer Jeff Whittle, on the effectiveness of AIA.

The article announces appointments of intellectual property (IP) lawyers and experts as of September 2015, including Krystyna Szczepanowska-Koztowska as a partner at Allen & Overy, John Gresens as a partner at Akerman and Stephen Ferance as a partner at Gowlings.

The article announces appointment of several lawyers at several law firms including Joshua Pond at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, Miriam Claire Beezy at BakerHostetler and Campbell Forsyth at King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin in the trademark, copyright and patents sector as of September 2014.

A chart is presented which lists the top intellectual property attorneys in Las Vegas, Nevada ranked by number of local attorneys including Watson Rounds, Gordon Silver and Lionel Sawyer & Collins.

An interview with the pro-bono attorney Chijioke "Chiji" E. Offor is presented. When asked about the challenges faced by lawyers in pro-bono work, he refers to the separation of personal and emotional aspects of the case from the facts that might turn the case. Chiji informs that his practice in intellectual property law with focus on patent litigation was main reason of his relocation to Dallas, Texas. He focuses on his participation and support in the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program.

The article offers information on the challenges faced by the Intellectual Property practitioners in the U.S. in encountering a plant variety right (PVR). Topics discussed include creating a music industry style collecting society for plant variety rights, increase the royalties for small breeders, and reduction in supply-chain inefficiencies.

The article focuses on the legal aspects of the wearable technology by referring to a recent newsletter issued by a risk management firm Deloitte regarding the prediction of increased revenues for smart glasses, fitness bands and watches in the year 2014. Topics discussed include features of the wearable technology such as wireless transmission of data via sensors in clothing, significance of the technology for trademark and design lawyers, and economic aspects of intellectual property rights.

The combined law firm will have about 175 IP lawyers after the deal’s expected November completion [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In-house counsel from L'Oréal, Avon, and Louis Vuitton recently shared what they look for from their outside counsel, as well as habits to avoid [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The UK government’s new white paper outlines what it wants from intellectual property after it leaves the EU – but some IP professionals feel it doesn’t say enough [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Recent intellectual people moves include the launch of new firm Peroff Saunders and hires by King & Spalding, Fenwick & West, Holland & Hart, Goodwin, Maier & Maier, FisherBroyles, Barnes & Thornburg and Wynne-Jones IP [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lucy Songi speaks to Ann De Clercq (De Clercq & Partners), Hanna-Maija Elo (Properta Attorneys), Louise Myburgh (Spoor & Fisher), and Julianna Tabastajewa (Gowling WLG) about their experiences in IP and advice for women considering a career in this field [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Managing IP reveals this year's leading firms for copyright and related rights advice [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]