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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 FirstLaw PCHokyun Cho of FirstLaw PC summarises the recent steps taken towards the reinforcement of IP rights in South Korea, including the introduction of punitive damages and an expansion of the Special Judicial Police’s powers
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Sponsored by Satyapon & PartnersKritsana Mingtongkhum and Shantanu Ajit Tambe of Satyapon & Partners review crucial Thai case law which indicates a long-awaited departure from a conservative approach to trademark non-use cancellation
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Sponsored by LexOrbisDPS Parmar of LexOrbis considers the wealth of case law in which prosecution history estoppel has helped to adjudicate on patent issues, and explains the implications for patentees
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Sponsored by RNA, Technology and IP AttorneysRanjan Narula of RNA Technology and IP Attorneys reviews crucial Indian case law with key ramifications for Google’s advertising strategy and a significant impact on advertisers
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsMandy Swanepoel and Lisa van Zuydam of Adams & Adams offer practical insights on protecting trade dress in South Africa and beyond, using both trademark and non-trademark tools
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyWu Xiaohui of Wanhuida Intellectual Property reports on an invalidation decision that demonstrates the importance of patentees limiting and generalising technical features in claims so that they can be sufficiently supported by the specification