Expert Analysis

The .mobi domain name promises IP owners an innovative new way of attracting would-be customers to their websites via their mobile phones. But does the explosion in domain names around the world mean that IP owners are too jaded to care? Shahnaz Mahmud discusses the issues with Pinkard ''Pinky'' Brand, .mobi's director of new markets

Despite Vietnam's bid for WTO membership and its decision to overhaul its IP legislation, trade mark owners need to be wary of unconventional trade mark practices that could affect their rights. Thomas Treutler offers some practical tips for maximizing protection

Many IP owners have got to grips with cybersquatters and learnt how to make the most of dispute resolution procedures to reclaim their rights. But a growing piracy phenomenon could see them spending far more time and money challenging infringing domains. Emma Barraclough reports

The growth in interest in IP rights has been good for law firms and patent and trade mark agencies, many of whom are growing to serve the ever greater demands of clients. For the fourth year, MIP has compiled a list of the biggest

China's economy is fast developing - and many people fear that IP protection cannot keep up. International investors are concerned about effective enforcement, while domestic companies seek a strong environment for developing IP rights and negotiating on issues such as standards. MIP and Finnegan Henderson jointly hosted a roundtable discussion in Beijing last month to discuss how these issues can be addressed. Read the full, unabridged transcript exclusively here on managingip.com.

Multinational enterprises often allocate the ownership of IP among their group companies with more regard to legal than to tax issues. Karen Hughes and Domenico Borzumato consider ways in which companies can manage their IP internationally so as to achieve greater tax efficiency