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James Nurton spoke to the new president of the Turkish Patent Institute Habip Asan about increasing applications, improving quality and protecting geographical indications

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A monthly column devoted to IP curiosities and controversies, named in honour of John of Utynam – who received the world’s first recorded patent in 1449

My company is keen to save money by moving our IP portfolio to maximise tax efficiencies - what are the advantages and disadvantages?

The race to outsource IP work has begun, and there is no better time to join in than now. As businesses struggle to adapt in a dismal economic climate, the call to cut costs is growing ever louder. This month, Asia editor Peter Ollier – just one week before the shocking terrorist attacks in Mumbai – embarked upon a trip through India to meet with some of the top IP outsource providers and law firms. And what he found may quite surprise those whose perception of LPO companies is less than complimentary.

During two Managing IP-hosted webcasts last month, participants discussed the implications of the In re Bilski decision in the US and Chinese litigation tactics

Mark Abell, an IP partner at Field Fisher Waterhouse in London, was evacuated from the Oberoi Trident hotel in Mumbai, where he was trapped after last month's attacks. Abell, known as a specialist in franchising, was on a business trip to the city with his London colleague, corporate partner Christopher Jackson. Jackson was released from his room at about 5:00am GMT Friday and Abell about one hour later. In an email to Managing IP, the IP lawyer said he was "glad to be a free man". While trapped in his room, he had been interviewed on the BBC's Today programme. In an emotional interview, after being released, he told the presenter he was pleased to be free and paid tribute to his rescuers and the hotel staff.

• Ban Ki Moon praises WIPO UN secretary general Ban Ki Moon heralded WIPO's role in meeting several challenges, including climate change and the Millennium Development Goals, during his first visit to the organisation's Geneva headquarters last month. Meanwhile, WIPO director general Francis Gurry stated the need for WIPO to collaborate with other UN organisations on issues including sustainable development, access to health care and preserving biodiversity. WIPO is currently advertising for the new post of director of global challenges.

James Nurton, London

Jae Hoon Kim and Eun Woo Lee of Lee & Ko present a case illustrating the enforcement of rights of well-known marks under the Trade Mark Act