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The law on fair use or fair dealing varies more than many think, with countries like Israel, Japan and South Korea implementing US-type reforms and the UK consulting on it. Local lawyers from six countries give their advice on an area of law that often varies substantially by culture

He Jing and Nathan Jackson explain the effectiveness of timing IP litigation against Chinese infringers so that it could affect a planned IPO

European patents, particularly pharmaceuticals, are under more pressure than ever from competition authorities. Euan Burrows, Victoire Binchet and Ian Starr give advice for those owning the ultimate anti-competitive instrument: a patent

Using examples of drugs and companies, Dr Andreas Persidis gives tips on how to establish a systematic drug repositioning programme

Shamnad Basheer describes the power of transparency in the Indian IP system. In short order it has reduced corruption, improved the quality of attorneys and helped IP stakeholders in general

James Whymark explains how to engage an investigator into counterfeiting, including which investigative techniques are legal and what evidence is admissible

With more generic companies looking to launch drugs before patents expire, Nick Andrews and Hitesh Patel calculate the financial risk they are taking

The importance of both brands and innovation is forcing IP to the top of the agenda in acquisitions, transfers and takeovers. Simon Crompton picks five examples from the past year

The in-house counsel Developing and maintaining a working relationship with Customs authorities is a powerful tool in stopping the shipment of counterfeit products. Ideally, if a company has problems with counterfeit products, it should employ staff who can regularly meet with and interact with Customs authorities with the aim of encouraging authorities to take action on the import or export of suspicious items.