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New patent and utility model procedures and updated fees form part of a legislative update to the Bangui Agreement that became effective in the new year, explains Craig Kahn of Spoor & Fisher Jersey

Christian Meyer and Gisela Grabow of Maiwald explore proposed changes to new EU provisions aimed at facilitating faster market entry for generics and biosimilars, so as to allegedly bolster competition and enhance patient access

In the second of two interviews with key figures at IPHatch competition winners, Managing IP explores how a start-up is monetising its patents in innovative ways, demonstrating their value beyond just protection

Kathy Van der Herten and Don Swartwout of CAS discuss the benefits and challenges of using emerging technologies to help with IP searches

Charles Feng and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm analyse judicial interpretations of China’s Trademark Law and explain why the date of infringement should be the starting point for the ‘preceding three years’ non-use period

Bisman Kaur of Remfry & Sagar says recent reports indicate the development of India’s intellectual property culture is continuing apace through progress in areas such as R&D, enforcement, and patent and trademark filings