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Use of global IP systems reaches record highs

The PCT, Madrid and Hague systems all set new records in 2014, according to figures published by WIPO. The data shows that “competition has expanded beyond traditional participants”, WIPO Director General Francis Gurry said in an interview

March 19 2015

Twitter Q&A on March 25 with Professor Hugh Hansen

Professor Hugh Hansen of Fordham Law School is known for asking tough questions of judges, corporate counsel and government officials at the annual Fordham IP Conferences. Now you can turn the tables and put him on the spot in a Twitter Q&A next Tuesday

March 19 2015

Perkins Coie adds internet and brand enforcement partner

Fabricio Vayra has joined Perkins Coie as partner in the Washington DC office

March 19 2015

Why the Commission is rattled over the Unitary Patent

There is lots happening in Munich this week, as member state representatives gather on Bob-van-Benthem-Platz for a meeting of the Administrative Council on Wednesday. But while much of the focus on the EPO centres on industrial relations and governance issues, there are important Unitary Patent developments taking place too

Managing IP Correspondent, March 23 2015

Time to put strategies in place for 3D printing

3D printing offers new opportunities to IP owners and manufacturers, but also brings risks. Justin E Pierce and Steven J Schwarz suggest some approaches companies can take to maximise protection in the United States

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2015

Zynga’s IP game

The gaming company’s IP lawyer Renee Lawson tells Emma Barraclough about the move from partner to start-up, why the company listens to its lawyers, and the ups and downs of cross-border litigation

Managing IP Correspondent, March 23 2015

Sirius and Pandora cases raise fundamental IP issues

The popularity of pre-1972 music on internet radio has thrown up a fierce legal battle over sound recording licences in the United States. Peter E Masaitis and Evan W Woolley explain – with a bit of help from their friends in the 60s and 70s music scene

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2015

Austria: Counter-action for invalidity of a CTM

The basis of this case (OGH 4 Ob 98/14m "Feeling") was that as a defence against the assertion of an infringement of the Community trade mark Feeling in Austria, a counter-action for revocation because of non-use and for invalidity because of a bad faith application was lodged. But before that an action for invalidity has been filed before OHIM by a third party on the basis of earlier national rights.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 23 2015

Brand protection in ASEAN: a practical view

The ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), set to come into effect on December 31, has the goal of transforming Southeast Asia into a region with free movement of goods, services, investment, skilled labour and a freer flow of capital. Henry Goodwin and Candice Kwok discuss the future of brand protection in the region and what rights holders need to be aware of as they look to enter the markets there

Managing IP Correspondent, March 27 2015

The rules on recovering costs

The possibility to recover costs in IP cases can be an important consideration in your litigation strategy. Correspondents in Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, the United Kingdom and United States answer six questions about their jurisdictions

Managing IP Correspondent, March 23 2015

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