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It has been a regular practice in Colombia that the applicant for a trade mark files and obtains the registration for a broad protection of goods or services covering the complete heading of the relevant class (international classification).

Cheap manufacturing costs and a growing domestic demand for branded goods have made India a new centre of counterfeiting. Taj Kunwar Paul and Ranjan Narula explain what companies can do to protect their products

Following James Rogan's exit earlier this year, a new director will soon be appointed to run the world's biggest patent office - the USPTO. With rising costs, debates over patent policy and complaints about patent quality and pendency, there are many issues that urgently need tackling. MIP invited six professionals with experience of working with - and inside - the USPTO to discuss the direction of the Office. In a debate moderated by Sam Mamudi, they considered whether Rogan's far-reaching reform proposals address the needs of users

Many brand owners neglect to obtain protection in Macau, due to the expense and difficulty of enforcing rights. But they could be leaving themselves vulnerable to counterfeiters who have easy access to China. Emma Barraclough investigates

Bradley Lytle and Philippe Signore examine how finance-related companies are obtaining and enforcing business method patents in the US, and explain why portfolios of such patents are becoming essential for many companies

Masashi Kurose of Kyowa Patent and Law Office discusses the latest measures put in place to prevent the importation of counterfeit goods into Japan

Yoshitaka Sonoda of Sonoda & Kobayashi in Tokyo provides a step-by-step guide to enforcing patents through the courts in Japan

John A Tessensohn and Shusaku Yamamoto, of Shusaku Yamamoto in Osaka, examine the different strategic options for enforcing patent rights in Japan

Yoshitaka Sonoda of Sonoda & Kobayashi in Tokyo explains Japan's efforts to encourage IP use and compete more effectively internationally

Generally a mark is composed of a word, logo, or a combination of both. A mark may also consist of letters, numbers, or combinations of both. The design of a logo may be an abstract design, stylization or simple reproduction of everyday objects or images. These types of marks are very familiar to the majority of consumers. However, in this age of new trends of marketing techniques and electronic commerce, the above-mentioned types of marks may no longer be enough to capture the attention of consumers.