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WTO report deals blow to USTR

On January 26 the WTO published its panel report on the controversial US China WTO case. Both sides scored points in a decision that raises as many questions as it answers, says Peter Ollier

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

Porsche case highlights parallel imports problem

Parallel imports have recently become a hot issue in Russia. Vladimir Biriulin of Gorodissky & Partners reviews the tensions in the law, and examines the impact of the recent Porsche Cayenne case

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

The advantages of administrative proceedings

Administrative proceedings are one of three ways to enforce trade mark rights in Russia. Svetlana Vasilieva and Mikhail Stetsenko of PTG explain how recent developments have made them increasingly important

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

Roads to success in Russia

Russia is an important but frustrating market for many IP owners. James Nurton spoke to CIPR chair Lucy Nichols about the challenges and how companies can overcome them

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

Patent Act revised

In January this year the National Assembly passed revisions to the Korean Patent Act to relax the strict requirements for claim amendments and introduce a new reexamination system to enhance applicants' chances of patenting their invention, which will for the most part take effect on July 1 2009.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

Life sciences: a legal and regulatory update

Cedric Lam and Isabella Liu of law firm Dorsey & Whitney examine the most important legal and regulatory developments in China in recent years and explain what they mean for the protection and commercialisation of life sciences innovations

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

Protecting your most important asset

Trade mark infringement litigation can make or break some companies. With such cases becoming increasingly common yet also complex, Tim Meng and Linda Zhao of GoldenGate law firm, present a guide to understanding the laws and processes surrounding trade mark litigation

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

Court rules on associated trade marks

In accordance with Section 14 of the Thai Trade Mark Act, the registrar will require that similar trade marks filed by the same owner be registered as associated trade marks if they are deemed to be identical or similar to each other. Although applicants are entitled to appeal this decision, the Board of Trade Marks (Board) and the Intellectual Property & International Trade Court (IP&IT Court) are likely to uphold the association requirement, as it is a widely accepted practice within Thai law.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

Know your venue and be prepared

The Chinese authorities have issued guidance designed to help and protect businesses during the economic downturn. But this also has startling consequences for holders of intellectual property rights entering litigation and makes the choice of venue more important than ever. By Tim Smith and Bill Yan of law firm Rouse in Beijing

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

Managing inventions

A myriad of laws and regulations exist that govern the way inventions should be managed and the rights of the inventors behind them. Bonan Lin, partner and attorney at law in the Beijing office of Zhongzi Law Office, explains them

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2009

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