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More and more companies are offering commitments about their IP practices to resolve European antitrust concerns. Suzanne Rab and Daphne Monnoyeur explain why
Until recently, IP owners had to sue trade secret thieves. Now the government can prosecute them. Michael Songer and Traci Rodriguez explain how
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
Antitrust regulator voices concerns over copyright deal
US and EU antitrust regulators have toughened their stance against deals between generic and originator drugs companies
The Supreme People's Court issues its latest IP Interpretation
London's Patents County Court is set to be transformed, following recommendations made in a wide-ranging review of litigation costs
A new trend in US copyright cases could save litigants thousands of dollars in discovery costs. Simon Frankel, Shannon Nestor and John Freed explain how
Courts around the world dealt with some cutting-edge IP cases during 2009. Managing IP's team of journalists explain how the winning side prevailed in 10 of the most important
As the economic downturn bites, in-house IP theft is on the rise. Martin Baldock explains the role of computer forensics in catching the culprits and provides advice on keeping your data safe
The EU has set out rules for determining whose law applies to contractual or non-contractual conflicts. Aurélia Marie outlines how they should be applied to cross-border IP disputes
We are about to embark on major litigation. However, we want to ensure the costs are kept under control. What measures can we take?
Eileen McDermott reports from Washington DC on the oral arguments in the Bilski case
Europe's highest court has been asked to rule on whether fake goods in transit through the EU can be seized by Customs, report James Nurton and Emma Barraclough
US judge Randall Rader says those who argue that the patent system no longer works have an "outdated" understanding of the system
US antritrust watchdogs have questioned the concept of settlement agreements between generic and brand drug companies
US judge Paul Michel has urged patent practitioners to help the Federal Circuit clarify the doctrine of inequitable conduct
The WTO has released its report on the second of two cases the US brought against China in 2007. Peter K Yu explains what they mean for IP owners
OHIM President Wubbo de Boer wants to reform the opposition system for Community trade marks
The advocate general at the ECJ has backed Google's decision to sell adwords that use third party trade marks
IP lobbying extends to more than just official policy making. Peter Ollier looks at how companies can ensure that their voice is heard during litigation in Asia
Trade mark owners who want to stop other businesses from incorporating their marks into company names have a range of options open to them. Managing IP asked correspondents in six jurisdictions to outline the rules
Demand for patents over so-called green business methods is rising, just as standards of patent eligibility in the US have been significantly narrowed. Joseph Helmsen and Ritu Singh explain how to draft claims to meet the new test
David Wilson and Duncan Ribbons explain how to develop a strategy and manage the international patent litigation process
Europe's highest court has backed L'Oréal in a row over smell-a-like products
China's Supreme People's Court has explained how IP trials should be conducted in the economic crisis in a formal Opinion that may result in courts granting fewer injunctions
More judges may start appointing independent experts to help juries understand technical issues in patent cases. This is how to turn the trend to your advantage
The doctrine of collateral estoppel can assist parties facing costly litigation. Robert Berezin and Carmen Bremer consider how it can be invoked in patent disputes
Yasuhito Suzuki explains how brand owners can use Japan's Customs authorities to reduce the number of fakes being imported into the country
The economic downturn has prompted an increase in assertive advertising in sectors such as groceries and financial services. Advertising regulatory bodies in Europe provide a practical approach for companies wishing to curb the advertising excesses of their competitors
Frederick A Brodie and Nathan R Smith advise parties to be cautious about relying upon injunctive relief provided in contracts administering IP rights
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
Despite the importance of OHIM and the ECJ, national courts still play an important role in Europe. Joel Barry reviews recent decisions in France, Italy, Germany, Greece, Ireland and the ECJ
Schneider and Chint reach a $23 million deal in utility model patent case
From Ilya Kazi, partner, Mathys & Squire, London
From pharmaceuticals to telecoms, software and even copyright licensing, antitrust authorities are clamping down on abuses of IP rights. James Nurton, Eileen McDermott and Peter Ollier examine why IP is under scrutiny and discuss some pending cases and investigations
Barry J Herman and Eric W Schweibenz advise non-US companies on how they can meet the domestic industry requirement at the US ITC
A counterfeit crackdown has prompted violent protests in Beijing. Janice Qu reports
Online drugs sales and the economic downturn are feeding a cybersquatting boom, according to recent reports. James Nurton and Eileen McDermott report
Practitioners have welcomed a UK House of Lords decision to uphold Lundbeck's patent for escitalopram
The Federal Circuit last month reversed a lower court ruling that said the USPTO did not have authority to promulgate rules on claims and continuations
Mark Marfé introduces a survey on obtaining evidence of infringement in the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands, and looks at how US discovery can help a European case
Felicity Hide and Birgit Clark examine the ECJ's recent decision on the dilution test in Intel and look at the practical implications for owners of famous brands
Trade marks can be an effective way to protect products and packaging. Mark Shillito and Heather Newton consider what Community trade mark law has to offer
Corporate defendants face an uphill battle in patent infringement cases - but not for the reasons their lawyers usually cite. Chuck Kauffman and Casey Anderson explain
When the Federal Circuit granted TS Tech USA Corporation's petition seeking transfer of its case out of the Eastern District of Texas at the end of December, patent plaintiffs around the globe collectively gasped. Eileen McDermott reports
The Czech Arbitration Court last month launched a pilot programme enabling brand owners to file UDRP complaints online
Giving out promotional items does not amount to making genuine use of a trade mark in the class covering those items, the ECJ ruled last month
An overwhelming 82% of IP practitioners favour the rapid implementation of a European Community patent, according to a poll
My company is facing increased litigation in the US and I am concerned about the amount of e-discovery required. How can I minimise costs while still fulfilling obligations?
Robert Abrahamsen explores the perks of the patent reexamination process
Richard Posell explains why mediation may be a particularly attractive option for resolving trade dress disputes
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
Last month the result of the US WTO case against China for poor IP enforcement was leaked and both sides won on different points. Peter Ollier looks at the implications
Salvatore Ferragamo last month won a key judgment from Korea's Supreme Court, in the latest in a series of rulings in favour of trade mark owners
The EPO's Enlarged Board of Appeal is set to give a definitive ruling on the patentability of computer programs in Europe
In the Bilski decision, the Federal Circuit last month reaffirmed that business methods are patentable in the US, but rejected the "useful, concrete, tangible" test set forth in previous opinions
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
US Magistrate Judge Stephen Crocker has recently taken on a bigger role at the nation's latest patent rocket-docket. Eileen McDermott spoke to him about how the Court will continue to handle the heavy patent caseload minus one judge, as well as what the future holds
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