Expert Analysis

The rise of the internet has spawned a lucrative trade in counterfeit goods. But as an investigation launched by Burberry shows, careful online monitoring can trap the sellers, says Emma Barraclough

Effective patent enforcement and the scope of copyright protection proved the main topics for discussion at a debate organized by MIP in London last month

China is under pressure from IP owners and national governments to tackle IP crime. At a counterfeiting conference in Geneva, Zhang Qin, SIPO deputy director, told Emma Barraclough what the country is doing and how rights owners can help to protect their rights. He also explained why the government is not getting the credit it deserves for tackling infringement and why there needs to be a balance between competing interests in enforcement

IP rights are critical for companies in the financial services sector - but are often overlooked when business is booming. Catriona Smith, Nicola Dagg, Mark Ridgway and Kathryn Carlile explain the importance of assessing the danger that IP threats pose

OHIM's second user satisfaction survey identified a number of areas where the European trade mark and design office needs to improve its service to users - starting with the accessibility of examiners and information provided by the office. James Nurton reports

By spending a little extra time preparing a patent application, an experienced patentee can draft the specifications and claims in a manner that may later enable a court to award maximum damages in view of the Entire Market Value Rule. Brett Alten, Glenn Kubota and Ryan Scoville explain how