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Brands in the spotlight

What do brand owners want? For the second year running, MIP set out to find out by polling representatives of a cross section of companies worldwide. James Nurton introduces the findings of the annual trade mark poll, while MIP reporters analyze some of the key trends revealed

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2005

How to prosecute a trade mark

Kathryn Harrison of Watermark explains how IP owners can maximize their chances of getting their trade marks registered in Australia and outlines the most effective strategies for handling objections

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2005

From sunrise to sunset

The launch of .eu has led to more than 2 million people and businesses registering new domain names in Europe. Detailed rules were put in place to protect IP owners, so James Nurton asks: what lessons can future domain name registries learn from the .eu experience?

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 2006

Taxing times

As tax authorities scrutinize transfer pricing issues increasingly closely, it is more important than ever that IP lawyers understand the tax implications of deals that license or assign a company's IP rights. Henry J H Wheare of Lovells provides a guide to getting it right in Asia

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 2006

Navigating Pakistan's new trade mark law

Pakistan's long-awaited trade mark law came into force in April. Hasan Irfan Khan explains the benefits and highlights the potential pitfalls for trade mark owners

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2004

The best things in life are (legally) free

After years of high profile but unpopular lawsuits targeting illegal downloaders, music companies are showing signs of wanting to get off the litigation track and rethinking how they make money from their precious intellectual property. Some are even offering up their closely protected assets for free under new digital business models. Shahnaz Mahmud examines how a downloading website is persuading major record labels to sign up

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2006

Securitizing for the future

When it comes to an IP securitization deal, what's considered to be intangible suddenly materializes. Into what? The almighty dollar, of course. Shahnaz Mahmud reports

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2006

Index reveals EU's IT innovation deficit

A new index measures the strength of IP protection for the IT industry in 10 key markets. Meir Perez Pugatch explains how the index was compiled, and discusses some of the findings

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

Recent developments in patent law and practice

Yoshitaka Sonoda of Sonoda & Kobayashi, Tokyo provides an overview of patent initiatives in Japan, ranging from simplified prosecution for international applicants to the latest decisions from the courts

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2006

The secrets of Chinese patent litigation

Chinese courts are becoming increasingly experienced in handling patent litigation trials. Qingfen Hao of Dragon IP provides a guide to the process, from filing a suit to getting compensation

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

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