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What to know before investing in life sciences

By their nature, life science companies are among the more IP-dependent businesses in the corporate world. Any transactions, therefore, will require a more thorough due diligence than is the norm. Paul M Booth and Leslie Mooi outline 10 things you should know about such a company before deciding to invest in, or acquire, it

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

Japanese companies fight for their IP rights

Japanese businesses are increasingly turning to litigation to resolve their IP disputes. Lloyd Parker, Andrew Cobden and Yukihiro Otani spoke to Japanese managers to find out what lies behind the trend

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

Why mediation is coming to trade marks

Luddites may resist it, but mediation is taking off in trade mark disputes. Michael Leathes of BAT explains why mediation is necessary, and why trade mark practitioners must lead, follow or get out of the way

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2004

News focus: Drugs debate comes to Hong Kong

Big drugs companies want Hong Kong to give them more protection from generics. Emma Barraclough looks at the arguments in favour of US-style protection and assesses the likelihood of such a system being adopted

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2004

The truth about trade marks

In a unique survey, MIP set out to discover what brand owners really think about key issues such as which countries offer the best and worst protection, how to enforce rights and what qualities to look for in outside counsel. The results are revealed in a special series of reports. By James Nurton, Sam Mamudi and Emma Barraclough

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2004

How to work with Customs

Despite their limited experience in IP matters, the Lithuanian Customs authorities have proved effective in taking action against counterfeit and pirated goods, explains Lina Meskauskiene of Metida Patent and Trademark Agency

Managing IP Correspondent, March 24 2005

News focus: Swinging into action

Despite owning some of the world's most famous comic-strip characters, Marvel went bankrupt in 1996. But an aggressive licensing strategy has returned the company to financial health. Sam Mamudi investigates

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Coping with the latest examination and appeal practices

Yoshitaka Sonoda of Sonoda & Kobayashi Intellectual Property Law Firm outlines the latest practices in patent examination and appeal procedures and provides advice on constructing an effective patent prosecution strategy under the current examination practice

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2009

Court recognised infringement but stopped there

Though less often than before, one still occasionally finds articles kicking Russia for inadequate performance in enforcement of IP rights. But a good illustration of strong enforcement is a recent judgment that, though it dismissed the prosecutor's demand to bring the infringer to justice, will hardly be criticised.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2009

Court nullifies trade description order

In Malaysia a trade mark owner has the possibility of enforcing his rights by way of a trade description order wherein an order of court is obtained to declare an infringing brand as a false trade description, which allows infringing products to be seized by the authorities and the infringers prosecuted.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2009

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