MIP podcasts

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 Alessandra Vercelloni, the director of sales and brand protection, Southern Europe, at OpSec, the online protection and product authentication company.

Together, they break down the grey market, through which legitimate products are sold outside authorised channels, which threatens brand reputation, pricing strategies, and customer trust. The guest speakers discuss the complexities of grey market imports, including how unauthorised sales can erode brand value, strain distributor relationships, and confuse consumers with warranty and compliance issues. 

They also offer practical advice on detecting and mitigating these risks, such as tracking technologies, online monitoring tools, and legal strategies such as vertical agreements.

Is your brand at risk of grey market competition? Do you know how to respond to the threat? Listen to this podcast to learn more about the grey market and its potential impact on your brand.

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 of the list was the news that intellectual property attorney firm HGF received investment from private equity earlier this month.

The firm is not the only IP outfit to make such an announcement in recent months. We discuss the qualities that may make IP firms a target for private investment.

We also look at one law firm’s use of artificial intelligence to help its patent drafting process, and ask if, more generally, businesses are expecting too much too soon from technological advancements.

We also look back on our Asia-Pacific Awards, held last month, and preview next year’s Awards and rankings.

We will be back with a new episode in November. Thank you for listening.

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 issue of whether AI can be an inventor?
• What kind of ownership uncertainties can AI create? 

About Adams & Adams

Adams & Adams is an internationally recognised and leading African law firm that specialises in providing intellectual property, corporate and commercial services.

The firm is firmly rooted in Africa – with a tenacious belief in the economic growth potential and spirit of the continent. The head office in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, provides the perfect gateway through which its partners, supported by some 700 professionals and staff, render a broad range of legal services to clients in Africa and the rest of the world.

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 list is the latest IP Ones to Watch. Now in its fourth year, the list showcases peer-nominated up-and-coming talent in the in-house profession.

Meanwhile, Australia-based listed company IPH has been in the news regarding its activities in Canada. We discuss all the latest updates.

We also look at artificial intelligence, the latest on a proposed ban on non-compete agreements and the impact on trade secrets, and what the Managing IP team is looking ahead to in the coming weeks.

We will be back with a new episode in October. Thank you for listening.

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 of AI in these countries?
• How have different jurisdictions addressed the issue of whether content generated by AI models qualifies for copyright protection?

About Adams & Adams

Adams & Adams is an internationally recognised and leading African law firm that specialises in providing intellectual property, corporate and commercial services.

The firm is firmly rooted in Africa – with a tenacious belief in the economic growth potential and spirit of the continent. The head office in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, provides the perfect gateway through which its partners, supported by some 700 professionals and staff, render a broad range of legal services to clients in Africa and the rest of the world.

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 the latest rankings released by Managing IP’s accreditation publication IP STARS. The most recent tranche of rankings is for lawyers active in copyright and transactions.

And in Australia, Qantm IP seems set to be taken over by private equity firm Adamantem Capital. We bring you all the latest on that development.

We also look at in-house patent prosecution strategies, asking when, or if, companies rely on external counsel, and discuss new guidelines regarding patent eligibility for artificial intelligence-related inventions in the US.

We will be back with a new episode in September. Thank you for listening.

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. “From the very beginning, Maiwald has enabled strong, talented women to advance to leadership positions,” Eva Ehlich, a partner at Maiwald, says.

Ehlich is joined by fellow Maiwald patent attorneys Sophie Ertl, Naho Fujimoto, Martina Boidol, and Anja Fux in a discussion with Managing IP's commercial editor, Phil Myers, that addresses the following topics, among others:

• The factors behind Maiwald’s empowerment of talented female and young practitioners;
• The role and nature of mentoring programmes at the firm; and
• Maiwald’s approach to flexible working and how partners balance their family lives with their work commitments. 

With the participants exemplifying Maiwald’s approach, the personal perspectives in the podcast offer valuable insights for firms and individuals to consider.

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 traditional knowledge and genetic resources, which was agreed in May.

We also looked at what an IP office’s role should be and WIPO’s efforts to bring IP to the “man on the street” by breaking down unhelpful stereotypes.

There was also time to discuss artificial intelligence, WIPO’s interactions with governments, and what’s in store for the remainder of his six-year term (which ends in 2026).

Thank you for listening.

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 information?  
• How do you evaluate a programme’s success? 

About CAS

CAS connects the world’s scientific knowledge to accelerate breakthroughs that improve lives. It empowers global innovators to efficiently navigate today’s complex data landscape and make confident decisions in each phase of the innovation journey.

As a specialist in scientific knowledge management, the team builds the largest authoritative collection of human-curated scientific data in the world and provides essential information solutions, services, and expertise. Scientists, patent professionals, and business leaders across industries rely on CAS to help them uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and unlock shared knowledge so they can get from inspiration to innovation faster. CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society.

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 robust patent monitoring programme in place, and what does that mean for them?

· What are the hallmarks of an effective programme?