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IDNs win backing

The introduction of internationalized domain names (IDNs) has come a step closer, following the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) meeting in Kuala Lumpur on July 23.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

OverviewBiotechnology - striking it rich in Asia

Biotechnology has become one of the most important areas of science for the 21st century. Justin Davidson, Connie Carnabuci and Grace Tan consider the potential for developing and promoting biotechnology in Asia, focusing in particular on China - one of the most important emerging economies in Asia

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

News focus: Swinging into action

Despite owning some of the world's most famous comic-strip characters, Marvel went bankrupt in 1996. But an aggressive licensing strategy has returned the company to financial health. Sam Mamudi investigates

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

VietnamVietnam pledges IP overhaul

Vietnam's politicians have set themselves an ambitious programme of legislative reform to bring the country’s intellectual property regime closer in line with international norms. Nguyen T Hong Hai examines the government's plans

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Thailand Reform gets underway in Thailand

The last 12 months have seen several important IP initiatives in Thailand. Moreover, the country is readying itself for long-awaited accession to the Paris Convention, the Patent Cooperation Treaty and even the Madrid Protocol. Vipa Chuenjaipanich and Edward J Kelly consider the changes already in place and those on the drawing board

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

JapanJapan reforms litigation landscape

In June 2004 Japan's parliament passed two laws that will transform the country’s IP litigation rules. Yoshitaka Sonoda explains how the new legislation will affect IP owners

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

FTA prompts trade mark reform

Kevin Wong and Angeline Raj of ECSF in Singapore examine the trade mark implications of the recent United States - Singapore Free Trade Agreement, and argue that it should lead to stronger protection for brand owners

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

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