Managing IP Correspondent

Why the Supreme Court should allow laches as a copyright defence

The US Supreme Court should affirm the Petrella decision and allow laches to bar all copyright claims where the factors set forth by the Ninth Circuit are satisfied, argues Brad Newberg

Managing IP Correspondent, February 26 2014

Emerging authority based on Commil

District court cases are increasingly putting the Federal Circuit’s Commil rule into practice, and hold that relying on expert invalidity testimony is insufficient to establish subjective good faith to beat inducement, explains Steven Carlson

Managing IP Correspondent, February 26 2014

Trade mark survey 2014: Americas rankings

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Managing IP Correspondent, February 26 2014

How Ford’s Turkish unit is expanding beyond its borders

Mine Duran, the head of IP at auto manufacturer Ford Otosan in Turkey, explains how the rapid growth of its patent portfolio has led to a growing team and licensing abroad

Managing IP Correspondent, February 26 2014

What’s behind the drug patent furore in South Africa

South Africa’s draft IP policy has generated a lot of negative publicity. But, as David Cochrane explains, further consultation is hoped for and any amendments to the Patent Act are some way off

Managing IP Correspondent, February 26 2014

Moves: Hong Kong IPD head to step down

Peter Cheung, the director of the Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department (HKIPD), will retire in mid-May.Cheung has been at the helm of HKIPD since April 2011, where he was previously deputy director. Throughout his tenure, he has been actively pushing to develop Hong Kong as a centre for IP trading, arguing that the city's strong rule of law, proximity to China and well-developed financial services make it an ideal location for IP deal-making.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 26 2014

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