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Correct choice critical to defending your rights

Many options exist to enforce IP rights in China. One choice to make is between administrative and judicial action. It is imperative that IP owners are aware of the different routes to protection, argues Yang Xiaoguang

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

China sweeps away outdated IP laws

The changes to China's patent, trade mark and copyright legislation make them largely compliant with the TRIPs Agreement. Foreign IP owners should have more confidence defending their rights as a result,claims Shen Yaozeng

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Romania: Strong protection against counterfeiters

Daniel Plosca and Crina Frisch of Rominvent outline the protection available for trade mark owners in Romania

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Australia:Change on the way

Australia has a sophisticated system of trade mark protection. But changes are on the way in 2003, arising out of the recommendations of the Advisory Council on Intellectual Property, warn Trevor Stevens and Michael Wolnizer of Davies Collison Cave

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Administrative means remain a viable option for IP protection

IP owners should not ignore the administrative tools available besides selecting legal prosecution against infringers in protecting their IP rights in China, argue Dong Jiangxiong and Wu Yuhe

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

How to distinguish patentable subject matter

What does and doesn't qualify to be a patent is an area of much contention in China, just as in any other jurisdiction. Patent applicants should be aware of the restrictions, warn Wenping Chen & Xun Feng

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

The battle for copyright enforcement

A vast country and millions of copyright works in circulation makes the work of the National Copyright Administration of China almost impossible. But a new law has given enforcement a boost. Xu Chao, deputy director general of of the Adminstration, speaks to Ralph Cunningham about the organization's work

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Poland: A long history of protection

Wojciech Wlodarczyk of Patpol explains that Poland has a well-established history of strong trade mark protection. And further improvements are expected in the coming years

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

The business of e-government

Interview: Anne Chasser Ingrid Hering interviews Anne Chasser, Commissioner for Trademarks at the US Patent and Trademark Office. Formerly the director of Trademarks and Licensing Services at Ohio State University, she has also served as president of the International Trademark Association and is a founder of the Association of Collegiate Licensing Administrators.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2002

The business of e-government

Interview: Anne Chasser Ingrid Hering interviews Anne Chasser, Commissioner for Trademarks at the US Patent and Trademark Office. Formerly the director of Trademarks and Licensing Services at Ohio State University, she has also served as president of the International Trademark Association and is a founder of the Association of Collegiate Licensing Administrators.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2002

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