MIP podcasts

Lawyers at Zacco join Managing IP to discuss the shifting world of online IP enforcement.

In this episode, sponsored by Zacco, we delve into Online IP Protection and how the concept of protecting brands online is evolving.

Many of you will have heard of Online Brand Protection, a service typically involving the removal of illegal infringements or misleading content in order to protect a company’s brand or reputation.

While traditional OBP makes use of trademarks as an enforcement tool, this podcast explores the next natural steps - the concept of Online IP Protection, or OIPP.

Our guests introduce the concept of OIPP and outline how it makes use of an organisation’s entire IP portfolio, rather than just trademarks, to strengthen and enforce their innovation and their reputation online.

We explore some potential use cases, the tools available, and discuss what organisations should consider if they want to make better use of IP rights. 

Finally, our guests present a few practical examples of OIPP and how you can adopt a broader approach to online enforcement.

In the final episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the IP Inclusive Charter and senior leaders’ pledge.

Managing IP is proud to publish the final episode in a series of 10 podcasts celebrating the tenth anniversary of UK-based diversity network IP Inclusive.

In our final episode, we discuss how to formalise support for IP Inclusive and why the IP Inclusive Charter and the senior leaders’ pledge are a good place to start. 

For this episode, we are joined by Andrea Brewster, lead executive officer at IP Inclusive and Gwilym Roberts, a partner at Kilburn & Strode and a dedicated supporter of IP Inclusive.

In this episode, we delve into what the IP Inclusive Charter and senior leaders’ pledge are, what they require from businesses and how organisations can flourish from committing to them.

IP Inclusive was set up in 2015 to promote and improve DEI and wellbeing throughout the UK’s IP profession.

It aims to ensure that the UK’s IP profession is open and welcoming to all those with the necessary aptitude, regardless of their age, gender, race, sexuality, religion, physical and cognitive ability, wealth, and background.

Previous episodes in the series have focused on ‘IP Out’, a network for LGBTQAI+ people and their allies working in the IP professions, ‘IP Ability’, a community for disabled people, carers and their allies working within the IP professions, and ‘IP & ME’, which supports ethnic minority IP professionals.

The entire podcast series is also available on the IP Inclusive YouTube channel.

In the ninth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP & ME, a community focused on ethnic minority IP professionals. 

Managing IP is proud to publish the latest episode in a series of podcasts celebrating the tenth anniversary of UK-based diversity network IP Inclusive.

In this episode, the ninth of 10, we discuss IP Inclusive’s ‘IP & ME’ network, which celebrates ethnic diversity and inclusion in the IP professions. 

We discuss the challenges and opportunities for minority ethnic professionals in IP.

For this episode, we are joined by Lianne Da-Cunha, co-lead of IP & ME and an associate at Forresters. 

IP Inclusive was set up in 2015 to promote and improve DEI and wellbeing throughout the UK’s IP profession.

It aims to ensure that the UK’s IP profession is open and welcoming to all those with the necessary aptitude, regardless of their age, gender, race, sexuality, religion, physical and cognitive ability, wealth, and background.

Previous episodes in the series have focused on the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network, ‘IP Out’, a network for LGBTQAI+ people and their allies working in the IP professions, and ‘IP Ability’, a community for disabled people, carers and their allies working within the IP professions.

The entire podcast series is also available on the IP Inclusive YouTube channel.

In this Managing IP podcast, Adams & Adams partners Mohamed Jameel Hamid and Alicia van der Walt demystify African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement and provide a roadmap for protecting trademarks on the continent.

The agreement creates the largest free trade area in the world, covering 1.3 billion people and with a combined GDP of $3.4 trillion. For intellectual property (IP) owners, Jameel notes, increased intra-African trade means greater exposure – making robust, forward-looking trademark strategies more critical than ever.

The Intellectual Property Rights Protocol of the AfCFTA is also highlighted. Adopted in 2023, the protocol’s goal is to harmonise IP frameworks across the continent. Jameel stresses that businesses should prepare for greater alignment and enhanced border measures in the years ahead.

Turning to trademark protection in practice, Alicia presents a concise guide to the African filing landscape. She explains the strengths and limitations of Africa’s two regional IP systems – the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI) and the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) – as well as the variable reliability of the Madrid System. The advice is clear: national filings remain the “golden standard”, particularly in first-to-file jurisdictions and markets where enforcement challenges persist.

As Africa’s trading environment evolves, both speakers say that brand owners who plan early and file smartly will be best placed to unlock the continent’s increasing opportunities while mitigating risk.

For the full discussion, listen to the podcast now.

In the eighth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Ability, a network for disabled people and carers active in the IP profession. 

Managing IP is proud to publish the latest episode in a series of podcasts celebrating the tenth anniversary of UK-based diversity network IP Inclusive.

In this episode, the eighth of 10, we discuss IP Inclusive’s ‘IP Ability’ network. IP Ability is the community for disabled people, carers and their allies working within the IP professions. 

We are joined by Marianne Privett, co-chair of IP Ability and a partner at Venner Shipley and Victoria Barker, a member of the IP Ability committee and an associate at Finnegan. Also joining the episode is Tom Leonard, partner at Kilburn & Strode.

We explore the challenges faced by IP professionals impacted by disabilities and neurodiversity, and the opportunities for the sector from those in this group.

IP Inclusive was set up in 2015 to promote and improve DEI and wellbeing throughout the UK’s IP profession.

It aims to ensure that the UK’s IP profession is open and welcoming to all those with the necessary aptitude, regardless of their age, gender, race, sexuality, religion, physical and cognitive ability, wealth, and background.

Previous episodes in the series have focused on unconscious bias, the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network and IP Out, a network for LGBTQAI+ people and their allies working in the IP professions.

The entire podcast series is also available on the IP Inclusive YouTube channel. 

In the seventh episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Out, a network for LGBTQAI+ professionals and their allies. 

Managing IP is proud to publish the latest episode in a series of podcasts celebrating the tenth anniversary of UK-based diversity network IP Inclusive.

In this episode, the seventh of 10, we discuss IP Inclusive’s ‘IP Out’ network. IP Out is the community for LGBTQAI+ people and their allies working in the IP professions by providing support and networking opportunities.

We are joined by Tom Leonard, partner at Kilburn & Strode and a co-founder of IP Out. Also joining us for the podcast are Victoria Barker, an associate at Finnegan and Marianne Privett, a partner at Venner Shipley. 

We discuss the experiences of LGBTQAI+ professionals in the IP sector, challenges and progress and what more is needed.

The podcast is hosted by Managing IP editor Max Walters, alongside Jodie Bates, a member of the IP Inclusive advisory board and an IT trainer at patent and trademark attorney firm Boult Wade Tennant.

IP Inclusive was set up in 2015 to promote and improve DEI and wellbeing throughout the UK’s IP profession.

It aims to ensure that the UK’s IP profession is open and welcoming to all those with the necessary aptitude, regardless of their age, gender, race, sexuality, religion, physical and cognitive ability, wealth, and background.

Previous episodes in the series have focused on Women in IP, unconscious bias, the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network and IP Futures, which seeks to support early-stage to mid-level professionals.  

The entire podcast series is also available on the IP Inclusive YouTube channel. 

In the sixth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss IP Futures, a network for early-career stage IP professionals.

Managing IP is proud to publish the latest episode in a series of podcasts celebrating the tenth anniversary of UK-based diversity network IP Inclusive.

In this episode, the sixth of 10, we discuss IP Inclusive’s ‘IP Futures’ network, which supports those building their career in IP, from early-stage to mid-level. The network typically works with professionals within the first 10 years of entering the profession.

We are joined by Chelsea Chung, a trainee trademark attorney at Finnegan, and Chris Burnett, a partner at Knights and an ally for trainees.

We discuss tips and guidance for young professionals starting in the IP sector, including how they and colleagues can help develop an inclusive community through mentorship opportunities and career growth.

We also delve into some of the early-career challenges.

The podcast series is hosted by Managing IP editor Max Walters, alongside Jodie Bates, a member of the IP Inclusive advisory board and an IT trainer at patent and trademark attorney firm Boult Wade Tennant.

The entire podcast series is also available on the IP Inclusive YouTube channel.

IP Inclusive was set up in 2015 to promote and improve DEI and wellbeing throughout the UK’s IP profession.

It aims to ensure that the UK’s IP profession is open and welcoming to all those with the necessary aptitude, regardless of their age, gender, race, sexuality, religion, physical and cognitive ability, wealth, and background.

Previous episodes in the series have focused on Women in IP, unconscious bias and the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network.

Chris Adamson and Milli Bouri of Adamson & Partners join us to discuss IP market trends and what law firm and in-house clients are looking for.

In this episode, we meet two of the head honchos at Adamson & Partners, an executive search and advisory firm specialising in legal and intellectual property.

Editor Max Walters is joined by Chris Adamson, a senior partner at the business, and Milli Bouri, a partner, both based in London.

We discuss growing trends in the IP market, including the need for law firms to have true IP experts on hand, particularly to help wider legal teams advising on M&As and investments.

We also delve into how law firms are setting up their businesses, including combining prosecution and litigation expertise, and how recruitment strategies have responded to market developments such as the birth of the Unified Patent Court. 

Lastly, Chris and Milli give a flavour of what makes a standout candidate and how they place them with the right client. 

In the fifth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss the ‘Careers in Ideas’ network and how to open access to the profession. 

Managing IP is proud to publish the latest episode in a series of podcasts celebrating the tenth anniversary of UK-based diversity network IP Inclusive.

In this episode, the fifth of 10, we discuss IP Inclusive’s ‘Careers in Ideas’ network, which seeks to raise awareness of IP-related careers and open the profession to a more diverse range of talent. 

Careers in Ideas works to both raise awareness of the range of IP-related careers while also widening access to the profession by attracting recruits from a greater range of backgrounds. 

Combined, those two initiatives aim to help develop a more diverse profession. 

For this episode, we are joined by Tom Hailes, IP counsel at DSM Firmenich in Geneva, and a member of the Careers in Ideas team, and Chris Burnett, partner at Knights and team member at Careers in Ideas.

The podcast series is hosted by Managing IP editor Max Walters, alongside Jodie Bates, a member of the IP Inclusive advisory board and an IT trainer at patent and trademark attorney firm Boult Wade Tennant.

The podcast is also available on the IP Inclusive YouTube channel.

IP Inclusive was set up in 2015 to promote and improve DEI and wellbeing throughout the UK’s IP profession.

It aims to ensure that the UK’s IP profession is open and welcoming to all those with the necessary aptitude, regardless of their age, gender, race, sexuality, religion, physical and cognitive ability, wealth, and background.

Previous episodes in the series have focused on the origins of IP Inclusive, how workplaces can offer support to those experiencing (peri)menopause, IP Inclusive’s Women in IP network and unconscious bias. 

In the fourth episode of a podcast series celebrating the tenth anniversary of IP Inclusive, we discuss unconscious bias in the IP workplace and how to address it.

Managing IP is proud to publish the latest episode in a series of podcasts celebrating the tenth anniversary of UK-based diversity network IP Inclusive.

In this episode, the fourth of 10, we discuss unconscious bias in the IP workplace and explore actionable strategies to address it.

The podcast series is hosted by Managing IP editor Max Walters, alongside Jodie Bates, a member of the IP Inclusive advisory board and an IT trainer at patent and trademark attorney firm Boult Wade Tennant.

For this episode, we are joined by Suzanne Oliver, a dual-qualified UK and European patent attorney and director of IP strategy at Scintilla. Suzanne has championed women in STEM, inclusion and diversity throughout her career.

Also joining us, and for the second time in this series, is Vandita Chandrani, IP general counsel at Elekta. Vandita is passionate about diversity and inclusion and is the D&I lead for the global legal team at Elekta.

The podcast is also available on the IP Inclusive YouTube channel.

IP Inclusive was set up in 2015 to promote and improve DEI and wellbeing throughout the UK’s IP profession.

It aims to ensure that the UK’s IP profession is open and welcoming to all those with the necessary aptitude, regardless of their age, gender, race, sexuality, religion, physical and cognitive ability, wealth, and background.

Previous episodes in the series have focused on the origins of IP Inclusive, how workplaces can offer support to those experiencing (peri)menopause and IP Inclusive’s Women in IP network.