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‘Don’t take no for an answer’: Judge Kathleen O’Malley on fighting back

The former US Federal Circuit judge is an inspirational figure in many spheres. She tells WIPR why, after all her plaudits, she’s just “a nerd who loves the law”.   10 April 2024

Diversity

How ‘out’ can I be on work trips abroad?

There are still challenges facing LGBTQ+ lawyers internationally—64 countries worldwide have enacted anti-gay laws and bias persists in many more. The issue merits a proper discussion, says Darren Smyth of EIP and IP Out.   11 April 2024

Diversity

‘Cut yourself some slack’: How to avoid technostress

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed or anxious about new technologies sometimes—in fact, it’s to be expected. Muireann Bolger reports on a conference session looking at how we can achieve healthier digital lives.   8 April 2024

AI

China’s first AI-generated image copyright infringement case

When someone shared an image made using StableDiffusion on social media, the ensuing case drew wide attention and set a precedent, explains Hongxia Wu of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.   9 April 2024

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NIPO’s Kathrine Myhre: equality is an ‘ongoing process’ in Norway

WIPR spoke to the Norwegian Industrial Property Office’s director general to find out how the country is striving to close the gender gap, tackling injustices against minorities and adapting for the future.   8 April 2024

Future of IP

Junior legal pros are not just ‘revenue generators’

Young practitioners panel highlight importance of treating junior lawyers as developing professionals to improve retainment | Firm culture, inclusivity, and meaningful opportunities cited as reasons to stay for juniors | ‘Offer guidance’ on networking skills and alternative career paths.   28 March 2024

Diversity

International Women’s Day: ‘Dial down the frenzy’ and invest in women

WIPR joins an International Trademark Association podcast on issues facing women in IP | Soon-to-be launched report finds bias and barriers persist worldwide.   8 March 2024

Future of IP

A Meta counsel wants to fix the patent industry’s 'training gap'

Braxton Davis, associate general counsel for Meta, sheds light on the critical patent quality issue at the USPTO and the broader patent industry—plus how a new training credential can help, finds Marisa Woutersen.   11 March 2024

Future of IP

How a new era of metrics is amplifying IP value

As AI empowers us to track more and better KPIs, the IP industry is finally being equipped with the data and capacity it needs to provide tangible indicators of return on IP investment, says Marcia Chang of Tradespace.   12 March 2024

Future of IP

‘Wishy-washy, behind the curve’: UK struggles to manage IP rights and AI

Off the back of a failed ‘bizarre experiment’ to mediate between Big Tech and creatives, the government’s failure to lead left copyright holders in limbo, finds Sarah Speight.   12 March 2024

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