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Scott Russell (SAP) on leadership and digital transformation: how to reconcile profits and sustainability?

Scott Russell (SAP) on leadership and digital transformation: how to reconcile profits and sustainability?

As the COP26 establishes new thresholds for sustainability, SAP’s executive board member in charge of customer success, Scott Russell, discusses the transition toward a circular ec...
"This is a continuously changing sector"

"This is a continuously changing sector"

The head of the healthcare and life sciences practice at Eversheds Sutherland discusses Covid’s impact on his practice and clients and what advice he would give young lawyers.
Pedro Lomba: "We are seeing a new field of law: mobility law"

Pedro Lomba: "We are seeing a new field of law: mobility law"

Pedro Lomba, Head of Technology at PLMJ, talks us through key TMT regulation in Portugal, how regulators can keep up with innovation, and the rise of mobility law.
Moisés Ramírez: "The best in-house lawyers don't just avoid risks but identify opportunities to create value"

Moisés Ramírez: "The best in-house lawyers don't just avoid risks but identify opportunities to create value"

The legal director of GSK discusses how lawyers can influence regulations, the added value he seeks from external counsel and how GSK is addressing the effects of Covid-19.
Beatriz Bernabeu: "Influencers play a key role in our strategy – return on investment is clearer"

Beatriz Bernabeu: "Influencers play a key role in our strategy – return on investment is clearer"

The International Legal Director of Havaianas talks to us about how the company has used social media to boost its business, the issues of counterfeiting, and what she looks for in...
Patrick Heneghan: “ The golden rule for any brand is to figure out what the consumer wants – and what it wants them to do next"

Patrick Heneghan: “ The golden rule for any brand is to figure out what the consumer wants – and what it wants them to do next"

SNAP INC Marketing Director for Southern Europe explains how The messaging app of choice for those in the 15-34 age bracket, has become an invaluable testing ground for brands and ...
Astrid Gérard: “ Preu Bohlig has been enforcing and defending the rights of clients for more than 60 years

Astrid Gérard: “ Preu Bohlig has been enforcing and defending the rights of clients for more than 60 years

A recognized expert in trademark and competition law, Preu Bohlig partner Astrid Gérard tells us about the expansion of this team in recent months and shares the key points of the ...
Ana Pellegrini: "Brazil’s new data protection law must be viewed as a business opportunity"

Ana Pellegrini: "Brazil’s new data protection law must be viewed as a business opportunity"

Since January 2021, Ana Pellegrini is General Counsel and Head of Diversity at Brazil’s largest digital real estate company, QuintoAndar. In this interview, Ms. Pellegrini discusse...
Nicolas Douxchamps: "Uncertainty of the Unified Patent Court Agreement is testing the patent profession"

Nicolas Douxchamps: "Uncertainty of the Unified Patent Court Agreement is testing the patent profession"

A Partner of Hoffmann Eitle shares his views on the evolution of oral proceedings before the EPO, challenges stirred up by the ratification of UPCA and the latest on patent attorne...
Thomas Nietsch: “Self-regulation of the cloud market would be the best way to rebuild EU customers’ trust”

Thomas Nietsch: “Self-regulation of the cloud market would be the best way to rebuild EU customers’ trust”

A senior associate at K&L Gates’s growing Berlin office explains the challenges of emerging technology, the new needs around compliance systems and how the invalidation of Priv...
Eric Newton: “ we are_ is a place where ideas are born and talent can take flight"

Eric Newton: “ we are_ is a place where ideas are born and talent can take flight"

The CEO of we are_, a community of creatives, entrepreneurs and decision-makers, speaks to Leaders League about the new dynamics shaping the entertainment and marketing sectors.
Emilie Benoit-Vernay: "The small businessperson is exactly who Shopify was designed to help"

Emilie Benoit-Vernay: "The small businessperson is exactly who Shopify was designed to help"

Shopify's manager of France explains how the largest publicly traded Canadian company has supported small business owners during pandemic.
Alain Godard: "There is a clear funding gap for the companies in the scale-up phase"

Alain Godard: "There is a clear funding gap for the companies in the scale-up phase"

The Chief Executive of the European Investment Fund explains how the mechanisms of the EIF support the funding of innovation and shares his views on the aftermath of the pandemic.
5G standard-essential patents: new challenges

5G standard-essential patents: new challenges

Eric Augarde, Ghislain de Trémiolles, and Samuel Deschamps, partners of Santarelli Group, discuss 5G mobile telecommunications technology and potential stakeholder challenges.
Steven de Schrijver: "Due to the increased use of cloud solutions during Covid-19, cybersecurity threats have risen"

Steven de Schrijver: "Due to the increased use of cloud solutions during Covid-19, cybersecurity threats have risen"

IT, media and telecoms expert Steven de Schrijver and GDPR expert Olivier Van Fraeyenhoven spoke to Leaders League about the challenges faced and overcome during one of the firm’s ...
Garance Mathias: "Every company should be prepared for the eventuality of a cyber-attack"

Garance Mathias: "Every company should be prepared for the eventuality of a cyber-attack"

The Founding Partner of Mathias Avocat is an expert in advanced technology, data security and intellectual property. She tells Leaders League how companies can successfully navigat...
Pauline Debré: "French courts are well placed to hear SEP-related disputes"

Pauline Debré: "French courts are well placed to hear SEP-related disputes"

The head of Linklaters Paris’ IP/TMT team explains the evolution of SEP litigation, the role of seizures in anti-counterfeiting and how the Trade Secrets Directive applies to paten...
Aurore Simon Druon : “If patent protection for Covid vaccines is lifted, it must be done exceptionally"

Aurore Simon Druon : “If patent protection for Covid vaccines is lifted, it must be done exceptionally"

As the debate surrounding the lifting of Covid vaccine patents intensifies, with the Biden administration and the World Health Organization coming out in favor of waiving patent pr...
Emmanuelle Ragot: “Loyalty is the number one value”

Emmanuelle Ragot: “Loyalty is the number one value”

The Founder of Luxembourg's new boutique Emmanuelle Ragot & Associates and a pilar of the La Place Start-up ecosystem, tells about the motivations and philosophy that have driv...
Kasha Cacy: "Having to go virtual was the best thing that ever happened to us"

Kasha Cacy: "Having to go virtual was the best thing that ever happened to us"

The CEO of Engine Group discusses how to be innovative and disruptive, the power of collaboration and the importance of committing to corporate values.
"In copyright, the requirement of human-centered originality will soon be challenged"

"In copyright, the requirement of human-centered originality will soon be challenged"

Inventa International’s legal director discusses the current legal landscape surrounding the issue of copyright in AI-generated work.
"It is not that an impact from the pandemic was not felt, but the change in numbers show how important IP is for businesses."

"It is not that an impact from the pandemic was not felt, but the change in numbers show how important IP is for businesses."

The COO of RCF – Protecting Innovation discusses how the Unified Patent Court will affect Portugal and how he wants to work more closely with Portugal’s IP authority.
Katia Vaskys: "Open hybrid cloud will be the epicenter of corporate IT evolution"

Katia Vaskys: "Open hybrid cloud will be the epicenter of corporate IT evolution"

General Manager of IBM Brazil since January 2021 and the first woman to lead the blue-chip giant in the country, Katia Vaskys discusses the importance of digital transformation, th...
Thierry Hulot: "Technological innovation is improving standards of care"

Thierry Hulot: "Technological innovation is improving standards of care"

The Managing Director of Merck France discusses the importance of medical innovation in light of the pandemic.
Samuel Valcke: "Covid-19 has led to a massive backlash against the scientific community"

Samuel Valcke: "Covid-19 has led to a massive backlash against the scientific community"

The General Counsel of the Pasteur Institute discusses the part the institute played in combating Covid-19 and the need to defend the reputation of scientists in the age of fake ne...
Victoria Beckman: "A cybersecurity programme does not need to be expensive to be successful"

Victoria Beckman: "A cybersecurity programme does not need to be expensive to be successful"

The Principal Corporate Counsel of Microsoft talks about the growing sophistication of cybercrime, cybersecurity regulation in Latin America, and what she looks for when hiring ext...
Francis Fernandez: "Maintaining links with creators and inventors is crucial at times like these"

Francis Fernandez: "Maintaining links with creators and inventors is crucial at times like these"

The IP Director of Groupe PSA discusses the innovations that made it possible for the company to reclaim the top spot in France’s National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI)...
Luís Graça Rodrigues: "If a case is important, forget video calls and just take the plane"

Luís Graça Rodrigues: "If a case is important, forget video calls and just take the plane"

The Legal Manager of Indra discusses the company’s growth into Lusophone Africa, what he learned from one particular cross-border dispute, and what he values in external counsel.
Yan Liu: "Democratizing innovation is Xiaomi’s raison d’être"

Yan Liu: "Democratizing innovation is Xiaomi’s raison d’être"

The manager of Xiaomi's France business walks us through how the Chinese smartphone company has taken Europe by storm. Hint: it isn't just a combination of cutting-edge technology ...
“IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines and related knowhow should be licensed, not waived”

“IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines and related knowhow should be licensed, not waived”

2020-’21 has proven to be a crucial juncture for healthcare, life sciences and patents. Legance IP partner Monica Riva and associate Francesco Chierichetti walk us through some of ...

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