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Biotechnology in the limelight

Shanti Kumar and Neeti Wilson look at the growth of the biotech industry in India, and consider the role played by different IP rights in protecting biotech inventions

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Mexico: Creating a secure franchise system

Changes to Mexico's franchise law are set to create more legal security for franchises in the future. Abraham Diaz Arceo of Olivares & Cia has a detailed look at the benefits and some of the drawbacks

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Singapore: Protection for 3-D shapes clarified

Does registration of 2-D mark under Singapore's old law confer 3-D mark protection under the new law? Kevin Wong and Angeline Raj of Ella Cheong Spruson & Ferguson (Singapore) examine a recent infringement case which considered shape marks

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Australia: Focus on all aspects of the supply chain

Many multinational companies risk losing control over their IP rights as manufacturing and distribution become increasingly globalized. Cameron Harvey, Michelle Groves and Susan Spicer of Deacons explain how you can keep control of your trade marks in Australia

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2006

Colour marks: Colour ownership - why it makes sense

With its ability to transcend language barriers, colour is a powerful marketing tool for global brands. IP owners can hold colour marks, but it is unclear exactly what is required for legal protection and what constitutes infringement. Claire Jones looks at how colour should be protected and at some of the grey areas surrounding the subject

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

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

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