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US judges have recently set higher standards for calculating royalties in patent infringement cases. Elizabeth Bailey, Alan Cox and Gregory Leonard explain what the decisions mean
Franchising offers big benefits to brand owners considering international expansion. Mark Abell explains how to get it right
Ling Ho, Audrey Shum and Kathryn Sanger explain how China's new Patent Law has affected the way commercial contracts should be drafted
Paul Rosenblatt advises owners of US trade marks on how to protect their rights if a business fails
John Rondini and David Syrowik examine how patent owners are adapting their business practices a year on from Quanta
China's government has released draft rules on national standards. Peter Ollier reports
There are many ways to exploit your IP assets. Paul Teta and Bill Cawley explain how to analyse your portfolio and maximise its commercial potential
Buying the rights to name a venue offers IP owners a publicity-winning opportunity. But such deals can be complex. James D Weinberger provides a guide
Buying a brand from a company that is in financial trouble can be risky. But for purchasers who carry out proper due diligence, it can also be profitable. Sarah Anne Keefe explains how to do it in the US
I think one of our licensees may have financial problems. Although I am reluctant to take drastic action that may sever our business relationship, how can I ensure that we protect our IP?
As policy makers search for ways to tackle climate change, IP owners are becoming concerned that patent rights in green technologies could be under threat. Eileen McDermott and Emma Barraclough report
With high-profile CEOs, David Stone and Sarah Bailey examine how trade mark managers can take responsibility for the boss's brand
Parallel imports are becoming increasingly common in South Korea. Young-Hill Liew looks at what options are available to brand owners who want to restrict them
IP assets are often overlooked in insolvency situations. But Eifion Morris and Lucy Harrold say insolvency practitioners, lenders and business partners should all pay more attention
Steve Hoffman and W Drew Kastner tell technology companies how to turn trade mark licensing programmes into a cash cow
China's developing IP system faces some big tests in 2009. Janice Qu and Peter Ollier spoke with SIPO commissioner Tian Lipu about patent amendments, the National IP Strategy and the Office's global role
Companies in China often find it difficult to protect their trade secrets and know-how. Daniel Plane explains what legal means are available
Author Andrew Keen described existing business models of selling books and music online as "essentially dead" last month
My company is keen to save money by moving our IP portfolio to maximise tax efficiencies - what are the advantages and disadvantages?
Case law surrounding grey market goods is still developing in the United States, but Ronald Dove and Hope Hamilton suggest some practical strategies for successfully preventing their importation and distribution
The Federal Circuit last month ruled that the ITC could not extend a limited exclusion order barring the import of Qualcomm chips found to infringe Broadcom's patent to downstream products
Pharmaceutical companies are adopting new IP strategies to stay competitive. Rakesh Mishra and GVS Sesha Kumar review some of the most successful examples
Brands such as Wal-Mart and Mattel have suffered from problems caused by foreign manufacturers. Oliver Herzfeld and Richard Bergovoy provide some guidance on how to minimise the risks
Taiwan's Intellectual Property Office is to amend the compulsory licensing provisions of its Patent Law after a long-running dispute between a local CD maker and Philips finally ended
The Supreme Court's decision in Quanta v LG could make it harder for licensors to collect downstream royalties. Eileen McDermott explores the implications
China's long-awaited Anti-Monopoly law comes into effect on August 1, but its impact on IP owners is far from certain, explain Kirstie Nicholson and Zirou Liu
IP licensing is a key tool in any company's belt. But several recent Supreme Court decisions could make the process trickier, say Edward E Vassallo and Swatee Jasoria
Procter & Gamble, Max Planck Innovation and the Catholic University of Leuven have been recognized for their achievements in technology transfer
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
Interview: As Microsoft's global vice-president of IP and licensing, Horacio Gutierrez plays an integral role in protecting the company's IP rights
A court in Taipei has overturned a decision by the local IP office to grant compulsory licences to a Taiwanese company for five patents owned by Philips
Thailand's new government has sent out mixed signals on whether it will continue with a controversial compulsory licence programme for pharmaceuticals
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Peter Ollier explains the avoidable errors that brand owners keep on making when using China's trade mark system
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