How the world of IP has changed in 20 years

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How the world of IP has changed in 20 years

Managing IP Correspondent
May 31, 2010
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The 20 years since Managing IP was launched have seen great shifts in the global economy, the profile of IP assets and the daily work of IP practitioners. James Nurton introduces a look back – and forward

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