In-house roundup: AT&T chief sets sights on world IP alliance; Denmark 'perfect solution' for second medical use; top tips on in-house teams

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In-house roundup: AT&T chief sets sights on world IP alliance; Denmark 'perfect solution' for second medical use; top tips on in-house teams

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AT&T chief sets sights on new US and world IP alliance

Scott Frank, CEO and president of AT&T Intellectual Property, says he wants to improve IP practices for the good of society by helping launch new organisations modelled on the Georgia Intellectual Property Alliance. Read more... 

Denmark the ‘perfect solution’ to tackle second medical use infringement

Pharma innovators cite the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway and possibly the UPC as avenues to solve challenges around second medical use infringement. Read more... 

IBM, Ceres and Mereo give tips on building strong IP department

Panellists at the MIP European Patent Forum in Paris shared insights on how to build a strong IP department for businesses of any size. Read more... 





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