MIP podcasts

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. In this episode, the team previews our ‘IP Ones to Watch’ list, which showcases emerging talent in the in-house intellectual property world. The list will be published next month. Editor Max Walters is joined by Sukanya Sarkar, our special projects editor,...

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. In this episode, we bring you a unitary patent special. The unitary patent and the associated Unified Patent Court (UPC) went live on June 1 2023.  To mark the second anniversary, we caught up with Heli Pihlajamaa, the EPO’s principal director...

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. In this special episode of the IP Lounge, Ewan Grist , partner at Bird & Bird , and Andy Lee , head of IP at Brandsmiths , join Managing IP editor Max Walters to discuss the Iconix v Dream Pairs trademark case. Brandsmiths a...

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’.  In this episode, the team delves into some of the biggest talking points from the last few weeks. Editor Max Walters is joined by Rani Mehta, senior reporter for the Americas, and Sukanya Sarkar, our sp...

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.  In this episode, Managing IP editor Max Walters is joined by Etienne Sanz de Acedo, CEO of INTA. The INTA chief discusses the association’s newly released strategic plan, unveiled during today’s ceremony at the Annual Meeting in San Diego.  We discus...

Design rights are a powerful – but often overlooked – component of a well-rounded intellectual property portfolio. In an exclusive Managing IP podcast, Tomas Wässingbo, group designs director at the international full-service intellectual property firm Zacco , and Christina Wainikka, intellectual property policy expert at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise , explain why companies should be pa...

Hugues Derème, director general of the Benelux IP Office, unveils his vision for the region, how to improve IP awareness, and use of AI.  In this episode, we are joined by Hugues Derème, director general of the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property. Editor Max Walters catches up with Derème to discuss the office’s new strategic plan and his goals to raise IP awareness.   In March, the office, w...

We look ahead to next month’s EMEA Awards, discussing the recently published shortlists, our research methodology and what makes the Awards special.  In this episode, we look ahead to Awards season at Managing IP. Editor Max Walters is joined by research editor Kingsley Egbuonu to discuss next month’s EMEA Awards in London. Kingsley and Max look back on the research methodology for the Awards, ref...

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.  In this episode, the team delves into some of the biggest talking points from the last few weeks. Editor Max Walters is joined by Rani Mehta, senior reporter for the Americas, and Sukanya Sarkar, our special projects editor in Asia....

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. In this episode, we are joined by Myrtha Hurtado Rivas, an in-house counsel at Nestlé, who was featured in Managing IP’s 50 Most Influential People in IP , which was published at the end of 2024. Edit...

Is artificial intelligence revolutionising the intellectual property space? In this podcast episode, sponsored by CAS, we focus on the benefits, opportunities, and challenges of using emerging technologies in IP searching. Kathy Van der Herten, director of product management at CAS, and Don Swartwout, senior technical manager at CAS, joined Managing IP's senior reporter Rani Mehta to discuss:...

We discuss Managing IP’s 50 most influential people in IP list and look back on the biggest talking points in the last month. In this episode, the team delves into some of the biggest talking points from the last few weeks including the release of Managing IP’s 50 most influential people in IP . Editor Max Walters is joined by Rani Mehta, senior reporter for the Americas, and Sukanya Sarkar, our s...

In this episode, sponsored by Ropes & Gray, we delve into licensing negotiation groups. Steven Pepe, Matthew Shapiro and Frances Zhang of Ropes & Gray joined Managing IP's senior reporter Rani Mehta to discuss: What are licensing negotiation groups?  What are the advantages and disadvantages of licensing negotiation groups?  Does a licensing negotiation group provide a good counterbal...

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 this episode, the team delves into some of the biggest talking points from the last few weeks. Editor Max Walters is joined by Rani Mehta, senior reporter for the Americas, and Sukanya Sarkar, our special projects editor in Asia. Top tal...

Learn about the challenges of grey markets and parallel imports in a new podcast that dives deep into an often-overlooked issue that can have significant consequences for brands. Joining Phil Myers, Managing IP's commercial editor, to offer their insights are Patrik Lindahl, a partner at Zacco, the international full-service intellectual property solutions and brand protection specialist, and...

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 this episode, the team delves into some of the biggest talking points from the last few weeks. Editor Max Walters is joined by Rani Mehta, senior reporter for the Americas, and Sukanya Sarkar, our special projects editor in Asia. Top...

In a podcast sponsored by Adams & Adams , we focus on intellectual property protection strategies and ownership considerations for artificial intelligence. James Davies and Vishen Pillay, partners at at Adams & Adams in South Africa, joined Managing IP senior reporter Rani Mehta to discuss: How have different African countries' patent offices, courts and legislators approached the iss...

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 this episode, the team unpicks some of the biggest talking points from the last few weeks. Editor Max Walters is joined by Rani Mehta, senior reporter for the Americas, and Sukanya Sarkar, our special projects editor in Asia. Top of the...

In a podcast sponsored by Adams & Adams, we focus on the reality, regulation and risks of artificial intelligence in Africa and around the world. Partner Werina Griffiths and associate Nontando Tusi at Adams & Adams in South Africa joined Managing IP senior reporter Rani Mehta to discuss: How has AI been used in various African countries? Have there been any steps taken to regulate the use...

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 this episode, the team unpicks some of the biggest talking points from the last few weeks. Editor Max Walters is joined by Rani Mehta, senior reporter for the Americas, and Sukanya Sarkar, our special projects editor in Asia. Top of the list is t...

Five female patent attorneys at Maiwald, spanning several age groups and practice areas, explain how the intellectual property firm encourages the career development of women and talented young professionals Maiwald has relatively high female representation at all levels, while the progression of young talent is another prominent theme in this podcast. The firm’s approach is far from new, however....

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 this episode, Managing IP was joined by Daren Tang, director general of WIPO. Tang, who took over the reins in 2020, spoke to Managing IP’s editor Max Walters about the importance of WIPO’s historic treaty on tra...

In this episode, the second of a two-part series sponsored by CAS, we focus on the key considerations for establishing or enhancing a patent monitoring programme. Matt Garver, IP search analyst at CAS, and Peter Mattei, senior IP searcher at CAS, are joined Managing IP's senior reporter Rani Mehta to discuss: How do you determine what information you should be getting? How do you act on the i...

In this episode, the first of a two-part series, sponsored by CAS, we focus on the importance of developing a robust patent monitoring programme. Matt Garver, IP search analyst at CAS and Peter Mattei, senior IP searcher at CAS, joined Managing IP's senior reporter Rani Mehta to discuss: · What is patent monitoring? Why is it so important? · What are companies doing if they do not have a robu...

In the latest episode, Managing IP is joined by Gwilym Roberts and Lee Davis from the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys to discuss the UPC, IP ministers, diversity and more. In this episode, Managing IP was joined by representatives from the UK-based Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. Editor Max Walters was joined by CIPA’s chief executive Lee Davis and honorary secretary Gwilym Robert...