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Argentina: Empowering IP rights owners

Several changes to Argentina's IP laws guarantee rights owners better protection and enforcement against infringements. Federico Aulmann of Obligado & Cia explain

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Madrid system: Moving towards global coverage

WIPO's Madrid system has gained several new members over the past few years, most notably the US and the EU, and it is still growing. Ernesto Rubio of WIPO provides an overview of the latest developments and trends

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Becoming well known in China

Over the last four years, the Chinese trade mark authorities and the courts have become far more willing to recognize well-known trade marks. Samson Yu and Grace Li of Kangxin Partners explain how to get the benefits on offer

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Enforcement lessons

IP owners need to think carefully about what they are trying to achieve when they launch an anti-counterfeiting campaign. Bai Gang of Wan Hui Da IP Agency explains why

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Corporate America's slow boat to China

Japanese companies were forced to rebalance their patent portfolios after finding themselves on the wrong end of IP lawsuits in the US during the 1980s. US companies must apply for more patent rights in China if they want to avoid having to learn the same lesson, says Alan Kasper of Sughrue Mion PLLC

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Making the most of administrative actions

IP owners should prioritize their enforcement goals before deciding whether to bring a civil action against infringers or seek help from the AIC and Customs. Jay Sha of Jeekai & Partners explains when it might be best to ask administrative officials to assist

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Forum shopping comes to China

Sophisticated Chinese companies accused of patent infringement are beginning to understand that they can derail an IP owner's enforcement strategy if they launch an action for declaration of non-infringement. Benjamin Bai, Tony Chen, Xiang Wang and Peter Wang of Jones Day offer a timely warning

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

MIP Awards 2006

Thirty-two awards were presented to the firms of the year 2006 at a ceremony at Claridges in London on March 29. Listed here are the 26 country award winners, as well as the four regional European winners, in-house team of the year and lifetime achievement award

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

The secrets of Chinese patent litigation

Chinese courts are becoming increasingly experienced in handling patent litigation trials. Qingfen Hao of Dragon IP provides a guide to the process, from filing a suit to getting compensation

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

How to avoid RAND disputes

Concerns over hold-up problems with RAND licensing have raised questions about its use in the IP policies of standards-setting organizations. George W Jordan III offers guidance on avoiding RAND disputes based on a case study of Broadcom v Qualcomm

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

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