Expert Analysis

This month MIP publishes part one of the world's most detailed and authoritative survey of the IP market. Following five months' research, in this issue we list the leading firms in patent prosecution and contentious work in 65 jurisdictions

For brand managers looking to increase their product's profile and producers wanting to find new ways to finance movies and TV shows, product placement could be a win-win solution, says Brinsley Dresden, as he outlines negotiating tactics to help IP owners strike the deal they want

Australia PATENT PROSECUTION Tier 1 Davies Collison Cave Griffith Hack Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick Spruson & Ferguson Tier 2 F B Rice & Co Shelston IP Watermark Tier 3 Blake Dawson Waldron Freehills Madderns Wray & Associates Tier 4 Allens Arthur Robinson Callinan Lawrie Cullen & Co Halford & Co Mallesons Stephen Jacques Pizzeys

Following the rapid rise of patenting by Japanese inventors in the second half of the twentieth century, a second-wave of Asian innovation is being led by companies in China, India and South Korea. But are these businesses protecting their IP rights overseas? Peter Ollier looks at the trends

One of the consequences of the separation of Serbia and Montenegro is the overhaul of the domain name system in the two countries. Vesna Gakovic and Kathryn Szymczyk explain why the new rules are more welcoming for international applicants

As competition for consumers' money increases, brand identity is becoming increasingly important for banks. Peter Ollier investigates how Standard Chartered, a bank with a strong presence in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, is at the forefront of brand development and IP management in the financial sector