Expert Analysis

When it comes to litigation, the Eastern District of Texas is met with open arms by plaintiffs and trepidation by defendants. While statistics reveal it favours plaintiffs, there are merits for both sides in bringing their cases to the country's latest rocket docket. By Shahnaz Mahmud

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

New rules on electronic discovery are set to come into force in the US in December, and will have a significant impact on document-intensive IP litigation. Adam Kessel provides a guide to the rules and explains why your electronic documents may reveal more information than you think

MIP speaks to Charles Glasser, media counsel for Bloomberg News and editor of the International Libel & Privacy Handbook, about IP, the internet and cultural sensitivity

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.