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Beware the transfer pricing trap

On their face, transfer prices can have dangerous implications for potential damages claims in infringement cases. Phillip Beutel, Bryan Ray and Steven Schwartz outline what in-house counsel need to know to avoid pitfalls

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

China clarifies policy on domain name disputes

On March 1 2005, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) issued an interpretation on its Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the Interpretation) to clarify three definitions. The Interpretation took immediate effect.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

Madrid waits for Mexico

José Graca-Aranha of WIPO discusses Mexico and the rest of Latin America's developing attitude towards joining the Madrid Protocol

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

GI debate back on the agenda

The dispute surrounding geographical indications and their co-existence with trade marks created a deadlock in international trade negotiations in 2003. But discussions are now in full swing with two recent WTO decisions, an ECJ opinion and the upcoming WTO summit in Hong Kong. Stéphanie Bodoni reports

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

What to know before striking a deal

Technology transfer and licensing deals are governed by a series of national laws that foreign companies need to understand before doing business in Mexico. Jose Antonio Romero and Héctor Chagoya of Becerril Coca & Becerril outline the country's licensing regime

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

The good and bad for well-known and famous marks

A recent amendment to Mexico's IP law has made it easier to get a trade mark recognized as well-known or famous. But problems remain, explain Jorge Molet and Leonardo Taro Seo of Bufete Soní

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

Europe

Brussels: The European Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee, which advises on all IP-related matters, has agreed that the EU's draft directive on the patenting of computer-implemented inventions had shortcomings that would lead to pure software patenting. The decision follows the Committee's meeting with IP lawyers who expressed their views on the directive during a public hearing on May 23.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

Buchanan Ingersoll swallows IP firm

The 69-year-old firm Burns Doane Swecker & Mathis has become the latest in a long line of IP boutiques to exit the US market, after it was acquired by Buchanan Ingersoll at the end of May.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

San Diego welcomes INTA

A record number of attendees visited San Diego in May for the INTA Annual Meeting. More than 7,000 trade mark practitioners travelled to southern California for educational and networking opportunities, as well as social events including an unforgettable visit to Sea World where world-famous killer whale Shamu performed for the crowd. For the third year running, MIP published the INTA Daily News during the meeting.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

IP owners find new voice in Thailand

Intellectual property owners have teamed up in Thailand to formally launch an association to help combat IP infringement.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

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