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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 FB RicePaul Whenman of FB Rice reviews recent cases concerning patent term extension (PTE) for human pharmaceutical products in Australia
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsA recent case highlights the tension between trademarks and right of publicity in Vietnam. Famous individuals should develop a protection strategy, argue Linh Thi Mai Nguyen and Chi Lan Dang of Tilleke & Gibbins Vietnam
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Sponsored by Saint Island International Patent & Law OfficesMany software-related patent applications are rejected on the ground of non-obviousness. Yen-Bin Gu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices provides some tips for applicants
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyHeike Röder-Hitschke of Maiwald discusses a significant European Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling, and how it will affect future practice in preliminary injunction proceedings
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Sponsored by ABE & PartnersTakanori Abe of Abe & Partners discusses the consequences of a judgment from an Osaka court on direct and indirect patent infringement of overseas knockdown production
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Sponsored by Liu, Shen & AssociatesGuanyang Yao, Yali Shao and Yuan Zhang of Liu Shen & Associates provide a practical insight into the 4th amended Patent Law in China