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Slow and fast-track patents explained

For applications filed after July 1 2004, The Singapore Patent Act provides a number of options for an applicant to obtain grant at 42 months from priority date under a fast-track system or at 60 months from priority date under a slow-track system. A decision to switch from a default fast track to the slow track must be done by requesting a block extension before 39 months have elapsed from the priority date.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009

How Russia's courts treat grey market goods

Russian judges are taking a more relaxed approach to parallel traded products. Ekaterina Tilling of Goltsblat BLP explains what trade mark owners can do to limit grey market goods

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009

Utynam's Heirs

A monthly column devoted to IP curiosities and controversies, named in honour of John of Utynam - who received the world's first recorded patent in 1449

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009

25 ways to be a more effective TM manager

Managing a valuable portfolio of trade marks and other IP assets is a tough job. Emma Barraclough, Stéphanie Bodoni and James Nurton spoke to experienced in-house counsel to find out how you can successfully build brands, win cases and make money - and keep your team happy and effective

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2006

Keeping trade secrets safe in China

Owners of trade secrets have a number of ways to protect their rights in China. Xuemin CHEN and Xiaoguang YANG of Zhongzi Law Office explain more

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2005

China and the art of trade mark litigation

More and more trade mark owners are taking their cases to court in China. And as HUANG Hui and HUANG Yibiao of Wan Hui Da Intellectual Property Agency explain, with careful preparation and a clear strategy, the process need not be as daunting as many plaintiffs fear

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2005

How to win domain name cases

The Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy has made it easier for trade mark owners to win the rights to contested domain names. Frequent UDRP panellist Mark Partridge shows how victims of cybersquatting can maximize their chances of success

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2005

How to create value on a repeatable basis

The success of several blue-chip companies in licensing their IP portfolios has made executives alert to the benefits of IP commercialization. But, say Don Davis and David Crawford, there are steps you need to take before you can be thinking of matching these corporate leaders

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2006

India: Major progress in trade mark management

Following the introduction of the new Trade Marks Act in September last year, Safir Anand of Anand & Anand examines how brand owners can protect their trade marks in India effectively

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2004

Protect your secrets in China

Companies in China often find it difficult to protect their trade secrets and know-how. Daniel Plane explains what legal means are available

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2009

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