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The role of FICPI’s Practice Management Committee (“PMC”) is to provide guidance, tips and news on topics related to how intellectual property attorneys do business as IP firms or sole practitioners. 

PMC is organised into five working groups, each focused on a key topic:

  • Human Resources
  • Business Development and Marketing
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance
  • Technology
  • Finance

    Each of the groups supports all FICPI members in the development of their IP practices by:

    • Providing information and guidance to FICPI members about practice management; to support firms in their everyday business life and development.
    • Taking the lead in matters of continuing professional education, the promotion of standards and best practices and the profession as a business.Identifying trends in the profession and IP marketplace as well as challenges in the profession and offering targeted advice.
    • Dealing with practical issues relating to IP asset management, IP valuation, litigation insurance and the like.
    PMC is currently studying the following issues of relevance to the profession:
    • Pricing Survey - survey circulated to all members - the results of this survey will be presented at the 22nd Open Forum in Madrid.
    • The influence of AI - survey circulated to all members - the results will be reported at the 22nd Open Forum in Madrid.
    • General Correspondence - preferences and opinions on how members address a recipient when sending (or receiving) general correspondence
    • Profit generation in IP firms – with the results of a major study were shared at the 21st Open Forum in London, October 2023 - the results of the survey are reported below
    • Reaction against the new competition from service providers (BRACE)
    • Pricing methods and fee structure
    • IP valuation - The FICPI Journal, Nov 2022; 1: 4-20 contains a powerful article on IP valuation
    • IP practice management benchmarking questionnaire
    • Best practices when automating workflow in an IP firm

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    LATEST PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ARTICLES

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    FICPI // PMC Pricing Survey

    Posted By
    Anne Lévy
    27 Jun 2024
    We need your support! As you know, FICPI’s Practice Management Commission studies, develops positions, and makes recommendations on professional practice matters to maintain high membership standards. These matters include pricing processes in IP firms.

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    We need your support! As you know, FICPI’s Practice Management Commission studies, develops positions, and makes recommendations on professional practice matters to maintain high membership standards. These matters include pricing processes in IP firms.

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    PRACTICE TIP OF THE MONTH - Sleep better to work better

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    Healthy sleep is a key to well-being and achievement of our full capacities. Many factors impact on our sleep, circadian rhythm, adenosine, aging, etc.  Quality, Quantity, Regularity and Timing.  

    These are the four macros of good sleep and you will note that good sleep is not just about the total amount of sleep, although this is relevant.

    There are ways to improve your sleep, acting on timing, regularity, quality, things to avoid before bedtime.

    Read more about sleep in our blog here.

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    Book Club

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    Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

    Posted By
    Anne Lévy
    17 Sep 2023
    According to the author, our current habits can, in a way, predict our future. For instance, good financial habits could be instrumental in achieving a pleasant retirement. Likewise, good fitness and nutrition habits are essential for our future health. The author highlights the importance of small habits projected over time. The book provides tips to try to acquire good new habits and get rid of bad ones. #1 New York Times bestseller, 15 million copies sold around the world, and number one in Argentinean charts nowadays.  

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    IP Legal Tech Centre

    Artificial Intelligence – use of emerging AI in patents

    Posted By
    Vikrant Rana
    09 Jul 2023
    ChatGPT. DALL·E 2. These are two names, amongst many others, which are at the tips of everyone’s tongues these last few months, and rightly so, with the immense potential shown by the numerous disruptive developments in the realm of Artificial Intelligence. Such AI has shown the masses an entirely new way of how to interact with the digital world, and how to extract results.

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    ChatGPT. DALL·E 2. These are two names, amongst many others, which are at the tips of everyone’s tongues these last few months, and rightly so, with the immense potential shown by the numerous disruptive developments in the realm of Artificial Intelligence. Such AI has shown the masses an entirely new way of how to interact with the digital world, and how to extract results.

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    Upcoming Meetings

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    2024 // FICPI 22nd Open Forum - Madrid

    Madrid
    Spain

    25 - 28 Sep 2024
    Registration is now open for the 22nd Open Forum! Nestled in the heart of Spain, Madrid beckons with its rich tapestry of history, vibrant culture, and a dynamic blend of tradition and modernity. As we gather for FICPI's 22nd Open Forum, this iconic city becomes the backdrop for our collective exploration of innovation.
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