Copyright law overhaul; first-to-file latest; and what are patents good for?

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Copyright law overhaul; first-to-file latest; and what are patents good for?

March 19 2013

Today's IP developments include a review of the (limited) relationship between patents and financial performance; copyright law plans; Canadian MPs' IP plans; first-to-file rules; and the end of the road for Jammie Thomas-Rasset

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