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Statistics on EPO oppositions

The European Patent Office (EPO) has recently published its statistics for opposition and appellate activities in 2005.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

Gowers debate highlights reform concerns

Effective patent enforcement and the scope of copyright protection proved the main topics for discussion at a debate organized by MIP in London last month

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

SIPO responds to China's critics

China is under pressure from IP owners and national governments to tackle IP crime. At a counterfeiting conference in Geneva, Zhang Qin, SIPO deputy director, told Emma Barraclough what the country is doing and how rights owners can help to protect their rights. He also explained why the government is not getting the credit it deserves for tackling infringement and why there needs to be a balance between competing interests in enforcement

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

Splitting the pharmaceutical pie

Brand pharmaceutical companies sometimes agree to share profits from their patented drugs with generic manufacturers to keep rival products off the market. James Walsh and Lisa Huett consider the legality of these so-called reverse payments under Australian law in light of increasing attacks from antitrust authorities overseas

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

Don't let your IP get lost in transition

Handling IP rights in M&A deals is a complex process. Gregory Shatan sets out some best practices and explains how lawyers can negotiate more effective transitional licences and transition services agreements to help their clients achieve their aims during the key handover period

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

Why banks need an IP risk radar

IP rights are critical for companies in the financial services sector - but are often overlooked when business is booming. Catriona Smith, Nicola Dagg, Mark Ridgway and Kathryn Carlile explain the importance of assessing the danger that IP threats pose

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

Trade marks in Europe: OHIM must improve communication, say users

OHIM's second user satisfaction survey identified a number of areas where the European trade mark and design office needs to improve its service to users - starting with the accessibility of examiners and information provided by the office. James Nurton reports

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

Survey results: Europe/Africa

Austria TRADE MARK PROSECUTION Tier 1 Sonn & Partner Tier 2 Patentanwälte Puchberger, Berger & Partner Schönherr Rechtsanwälte Torggler & Hofinger Wiltschek Rechtsanwälte Tier 3 Barger, Piso & Partner Beer & Partner Patentanwalt Dr Thomas M Haffner Patentanwälte Schütz und Partner

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

Eye on the damages prize

By spending a little extra time preparing a patent application, an experienced patentee can draft the specifications and claims in a manner that may later enable a court to award maximum damages in view of the Entire Market Value Rule. Brett Alten, Glenn Kubota and Ryan Scoville explain how

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

Survey results: Asia

Australia TRADE MARK PROSECUTION Tier 1 Davies Collison Cave Griffith Hack Phillips Ormonde & Fitzpatrick Spruson & Ferguson Tier 2 F B Rice & Co Freehills Shelston IP Watermark Tier 3 Allens Arthur Robinson Blake Dawson Waldron Corrs Chambers Westgarth Tier 4 Baker & McKenzie Clayton Utz Deacons Halford & Co Madderns Mallesons Stephen Jacques Minter Ellison Pizzeys Wray & Associates Tier 5 Callinan Lawrie Cullen & Co Fisher Adams Kelly

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2007

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