Expert Analysis

New EU-wide rules on tobacco advertising are wide-reaching, and could affect the use of non-tobacco related trade marks as well. Jenni Rutter and Tania D'Souza-Culora examine the risks in key EU states, and look at what brand owners should do to protect themselves

David Haigh and Michael Rocha explain why the new international accounting standards will have important implications for owners of IP assets, especially brands

In the light of the recent ECJ referral in the Boehringer Ingelheim case, Adam Cooke and Sumati Parikh examine the complex law on grey goods, repackaging and re-branding in Europe and ask: can trade mark owners and parallel importers co-exist peacefully?

Thai lawyers rarely apply for interim relief in IP cases because the courts have rarely granted it. But two recent cases suggest change is on the way. Edward J Kelly and Nuttaphol Arammuang explain how IP owners could benefit

Following changes to Brazil's trade mark law, there are now great benefits to securing highly renowned status. Denis Allan Daniel explains how trade mark holders can prove high renown and obtain the special protection on offer

Krishnan Kant Paul took over as Commissioner of the Delhi Police in January after stints in the force's Research and Analysis Wing and its Intelligence Bureau. As Commissioner, KK Paul oversees the Delhi force's efforts against a whole spectrum of crimes. Here he tells Emma Barraclough why the force has made tackling intellectual property offences a priority