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The acquisition of Pecher & Partners follows the firm’s earlier expansion into litigation to create a ‘one-stop shop’
News of Via Licensing Alliance launching its first semiconductor patent pool and INTA electing a new president were also among the top talking points
The tie-up between Perkins Coie and Ashurst may generate some striking numbers, but independent IP firms need not worry yet, according to practitioners
Perkins Coie’s US patent prosecution strength could provide Ashurst with an opportunity to enter an untapped market in Australia, but it may not be easy
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Sponsored by Tahota Law FirmCharles Feng and Lian Xue of Tahota Law Firm summarise the main points under a reform of China’s trademark registration application system and consider Japan’s approach in this area -
Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesAmanda Y S Liu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains the eligibility conditions, procedures, and timeframes of a new trademark registration path that is expected to offer greater flexibility and efficiency
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsGiang Hoang Bach of Tilleke & Gibbins explains Vietnam’s stringent document formality requirements for intellectual property rights holders and says reform of the legal framework would benefit foreign and local companies
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyKerstin Wolff of Maiwald reports on a proposal that supports the use of some plants generated by new genomic techniques but opposes patents for all plants obtained by such means
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Sponsored by Vivien Chan & CoVivien Chan and Anna Mae Koo of Vivien Chan & Co consider the big picture regarding China’s Anti-Unfair Competition Law and explain how its broad application effectively addresses intellectual property infringements
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Sponsored by InspicosA case concerning a payment made after the nine-month opposition period because of a problem with the EPO’s online filing software offers a useful checklist, says Edward Farrington of Inspicos
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