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In defence of FTAs

Jim Mendenhall, Assistant US Trade Representative for Services, Investment and Intellectual Property

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

AustraliaAustralia updates IP laws

Australia's IP regime hit the headlines this year when politicians passed legislation to implement the Australia-US free trade agreement. More changes were introduced by the Designs Act 2003, a new law that came into force in June 2004 and introduced long overdue reforms to Australia’s design rules. David Webber, Victor Tse and Raymond Hind explain more

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Where to find value in Europe

With no central patent court in sight, Europe’s litigation system will continue to be a confusing, expensive and challenging maze of possibilities. Big multinationals have to deal with it and have developed specific strategies to enforce their patents. Stéphanie Bodoni examines their tactics

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Off-shoring: the Indian perspective: Protect your IP when outsourcing to India

As more and more foreign companies seek to boost profits by outsourcing service sector jobs to low-cost jurisdictions, IP professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the need to safeguard their companies' intellectual property in the process. Pravin Anand and Ameet Datta explain how outsourcing customers can avoid some of the potential pitfalls in India

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

A step in the right direction

Argentina's reforms have been met with approval by the patent community. Martín Bensadon and Ignacio Sánchez Echagüe explain what the changes mean to patent holders

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Napa wine must come from Napa

California's Supreme Court has ruled that wine which is labelled Napa Valley should come mostly from vines in the Napa Valley area.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

US: Claim construction under review

A recent decision by an appeal court to reconsider principal claim construction issues could lead to the biggest changes in US patent litigation in the last decade. Steven Rizzi of Weil Gotshal & Manges in New York examines the possible outcomes

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

UK: Opportunities and threats to patentees

Changes to key aspects of the UK's patent framework are being undertaken by both Parliament and the courts. Gordon Harris and Luke Kempton of Wragge & Co LLP in London look at what the reforms will mean for rights holders

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Singapore: Understanding change

Singapore's government has reformed the country's patent code to bring it in line with its international obligations. Kristian Robinson of ECSF, in Singapore, explains the how the reforms will help patent holders

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

MexicoProtect your patents during public tenders

A number of pharmaceutical companies in Mexico recently faced an unpleasant situation in public tender proceedings. Alejandro Luna of Olivares & Cia explains how patent owners can protect their rights before the countries’ struggling health authorities

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

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