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  • In the Gillette decision in March, the ECJ attempted to explain when a trade mark can be used by third parties to indicate the intended purpose of a product or service. Dinah Nissen, Hub. Harmeling and Giles Pratt search for clear guidelines in different European jurisdictions
  • Effective brand enforcement demands vigilance to avoid genericization, but too hasty action can weaken your case later on. David Morris examines the lessons of a recent dispute in the UK involving the SPAM trade mark
  • Combating grey goods means using a wide range of strategies, not just relying on legal protection. Sam Mamudi introduces a survey of six key Latin American markets which addresses the vital questions asked by rights owners
  • Litigation in England's courts is more expensive than in rival European jurisdictions, and provides poor value for litigants. Ray Black examines the causes of the problem and proposes some solutions
  • Decreasing patent quality and the high risk and cost of patent litigation are threatening US innovation. Adam Jaffe and Josh Lerner, authors of Innovation and Its Discontents, present reform proposals which they argue can fix the system
  • Japan has made a series of reforms to its patent litigation system designed to make it far more attractive to litigants. Yoshikazu Iwase of Anderson Mori & Tomotsune sets out seven reasons why foreign companies should launch their infringement suits in Japan and outlines the key changes that have made patent litigation an attractive option
  • Hitachi produces a diverse range of products from home appliances to consumer finance and semiconductors. Last year MIP included the head of the company's IP team, Yasuo Sakuta, in its list of 50 most influential people in IP for his innovative work helping Hitachi extract revenue from its IP assets. Here he explains more about the company's approach to IP
  • Australia: In a report of Crown copyright, the Copyright Law Review Committee recommended that the government repeal special provisions that give it ownership of copyright. It also urged the government to remove copyright protection from materials such as judgments and legislation.
  • The past year has seen a flurry of judicial activity across Asia as countries try to boost their IP courts. Emma Barraclough considers the latest developments, and how they will benefit IP owners
  • A monthly column devoted to the curiosities and controversies of the IP world