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With IP reforms being discussed around the world, this year's selection of the most influential people in IP features many politicians and campaigners. But there are also a few surprises
A review of seven jurisdictions shows that many disparities remain in enforcement in Europe. Canny IP owners can exploit these differences to their advantage
Former WIPO deputy director-general Geoffrey Yu spoke to Peter Ollier about how the Organization should heal divisions and move forward under new leadership
China's has approved a long-awaited National IP Strategy that commits the government to consider developing specialized IP courts
he USPTO's peer-to-patent project has led to an increase in prior art submissions but has failed to bring in fresh patent applications in its first year
1968 saw a social revolution in Paris. Forty years on, there is the potential for another memorable achievement in the city
It has been just over three decades since the first biotechnology company - Genentech - was formed in 1976. Since then biotechnology has become a multi-billion dollar industry with ground-breaking products, based on original research. Eklavya Gupte examines five patents that have shaped the sector
Gretchen Olive provides a list of stages that every brand owner should consider when drawing up a corporate domain name policy
Horng-Dar Lin explains how Taiwanese companies that used only to manufacture for foreign businesses are developing their own brand identities
An Australian court has considered the issue of who owns IP generated by employees. Suzy Groom puts the decision in context
Managing IP, in association with Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner, hosted a discussion on trade mark strategies with lawyers, in-house counsel and members of OHIM and the TTAB
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has searched the offices of the country's largest music licensing society
Managing IP's third annual Awards Dinner was held at Claridge's in London last month, with more than 250 guests coming from as far away as Brazil, Korea, Australia, South Africa and Turkey
Managing IP held its first North America awards ceremony last month, with 150 people attending a black tie dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown Washington DC
A new Index, developed by Taylor Wessing, rates IP protection in different countries. Roland Mallinson introduces the Index and examines some of the findings
On January 1 last year Unilever outsourced its trade mark prosecution work. Almost 18 months on, Katrina Burchell, the company's general trade mark counsel, told Emma Barraclough about the experience
Although pharmaceutical patents dominate debates about innovation in India, government and industry are leading an IP overhaul in many other areas, says Peter Ollier
ICANN is planning to introduce new domains containing only non-English characters. This is what it means for IP owners and their domain name portfolios
Interview: As Microsoft's global vice-president of IP and licensing, Horacio Gutierrez plays an integral role in protecting the company's IP rights
Tobacco company Philip Morris is taking action against grey market cigarettes, filing a complaint at the International Trade Commission last month
The EPO is the latest patent office to sign up to a patent prosecution highway. But do these schemes offer more advantages to applicants or examiners? Emma Barraclough reports
A monthly column devoted to IP curiosities and controversies, named in honour of John of Utynam - who received the world's first recorded patent in 1449
With elections for a new WIPO director-general slated for May, Eklavya Gupte talked to the candidates for the top job
When the US joined the Madrid Protocol in 2003, WIPO was optimistic that it would inspire other countries in the Americas to join the system. Eileen McDermott looks at the progress so far
Two recent German Supreme Court decisions have highlighted the differentiated approach required towards copyright levies on new media devices, says Fabian Niemann
Last month Dubai hosted the Fourth Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting. Managing IP and Rouse & Co organized a roundtable to discuss how the issues raised affect IP owners in the region
Latin America represents an increasingly attractive investment option for many IP owners. But how should they protect their rights there? Managing IP, Olivares & Cia, Baker & McKenzie Latin America and Obligado & Cia hosted a roundtable to discuss the issue
Benoît Battistelli, director-general of INPI, also serves as vice-chair of the European Patent Office's Administrative Council and is closely involved in the IP policy preparations that France is making as it gets ready to take on the presidency of the EU in July this year. He spoke to Emma Barraclough about fees, work sharing and the debates about patent litigation in Europe
Could proposals for a global standard for patent valuation provide greater transparency and clarity for IP owners? James Nurton reports
This month Managing IP reveals the results of part one of the world's most detailed and authoritative survey of the IP market. Following five months' research, in this issue we list the leading firms in patent prosecution and contentious work in 65 jurisdictions
The lack of IP protection in Africa deters investors, while inventors in the continent barely register internationally. But, asks James Nurton, is that about to change?
The CAFC's decision In re Seagate reshaped the rules on wilful infringement and the use of opinions. Eileen McDermott asseses the impact so far
The rate of patenting in Asian countries has increased dramatically over the past decade. But what about the quality? Peter Ollier considers the evidence
Rows about language regimes have stymied attempts to lower the cost of patenting in Europe. Emma Barraclough asks whether automatic translations could be the solution
The supply of counterfeits from factories in China creates a big headache for brand owners. Mark Chernick outlines some unorthodox cures
Peter Ollier looks at a range of statistics at the EPO, USPTO and JPO to see if patent renewal rates are decreasing and analyzes the implications
John Coldham explains how to refresh a dormant brand and how IP owners can protect their shelved rights from rivals
Introducing this year's world IP survey
The first nominations are in to succeed Kamil Idris as director general of WIPO
The USPTO's new rules on claims and continuations will overwhelmingly benefit the public interest and should be supported, argues Daniel Ravicher
The Wahaha trade mark belongs to Chinese drinks maker Wahaha Group and not to French food maker Danone, according to the Hangzhou Arbitration Commission
The Japan Patent Office says it will cut patent fees by an average of 12% and lower trade mark fees by 43% in the first half of this year
The US Senate has voted to ratify the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement
Four US companies have been sued for failing to comply with open source software licences. What do software users need to do to ensure that they stay on the right side of the law?
Using country names or emblems can lend authority to a marketing strategy. Jean-Michel Jost examines what is permitted in Switzerland, the UK and EU
The growth of IP rights makes effective management more important than ever. Lynann Butkiewicz introduces a comparison of IP software and services providers
WIPO director-general Kamil Idris will step down in September 2008, a year early
On December 13, the first overhaul of the European Patent Convention since it was drafted in 1973, comes into force
Users have emphasized the need for global harmonization of the patent application process
A US appeal court has ruled that a range of dog toys called Chewy Vuiton does not dilute LVMH's famous Louis Vuitton mark
Microsoft has failed to overturn a decision in which it was found to have infringed patents belonging to z4 Technologies
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