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Brian Pollack has joined Chadbourne & Park in New York. He was previously with Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge.

Toy manufacturer Lego has said its trade mark is an “easy target” for cybersquatters and admitted that it’s helpless against infringement

Kathleen Lemieux and Hafeez Rupani, Borden Ladner Gervais

Bradley J Freedman, Borden Ladner Gervais Cloud computing is widely recognised as one of the most important new strategic technology opportunities for business. Cloud computing enables a business to outsource its information technology requirements to a specialist service provider who can rovide required services in a better and more efficient and cost effective manner. Cloud computing allows a business to focus on its core competence and leave the IT stuff to the experts. For those reasons, cloud computing can provide significant benefits, but it can also present substantial risks. Following is a summary overview of cloud computing and its potential benefits and risks, and some guidance for the procurement of cloud computing services.

Icann is searching for a vice president of Europe after the man who was set to take on the role said he will not be joining the organisation.

In an interview with Managing IP, the company that hopes to run five sports-related gTLDs explains that it is enticing brand owners with the offer of a free domain

China-based Netac Technology Co has been actively enforcing its patent rights in China in recent years, pursuing lawsuits against competitors ranging from local manufacturers to international corporations such as Sony. According to Netac, such cases were either won outright or out-of-court settlements were reached, often resulting in Netac becoming the defendants' product supplier. Furthermore, companies such as Toshiba, Kingston, PNY and Phison, to name a few, agreed to sign licence agreements, entitling Netac Technology to royalties.

Shamnad Basheer describes the power of transparency in the Indian IP system. In short order it has reduced corruption, improved the quality of attorneys and helped IP stakeholders in general

The law on fair use or fair dealing varies more than many think, with countries like Israel, Japan and South Korea implementing US-type reforms and the UK consulting on it. Local lawyers from six countries give their advice on an area of law that often varies substantially by culture

With more generic companies looking to launch drugs before patents expire, Nick Andrews and Hitesh Patel calculate the financial risk they are taking