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Websites offering pirated content can inflict tremendous damage on copyright holders, but due to the simplicity of sharing digital content in today's high-speed, always-connected online environment, copyright protection is a serious challenge for both rights holders and government authorities.

Managing IP’s annual survey ranks the top Patent Cooperation Treaty filers in the main patenting jurisdictions. Data compiled by CPA Global

Original equipment manufacturing in China is a very popular business model in which an overseas company engages a Chinese domestic manufacturer who is typically called an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to manufacture products based on the instructions and requirements of the overseas company, label the overseas company's trademark on the products, and export all products to an overseas destination designated by this overseas company. This business model has thrived for decades and helped China become the world's factory. However, a dispute frequently arises when the Chinese OEM labels a foreign trademark which has been registered in China by a third party.

Earlier in 2014, the DOH issued Administrative Order No. 2014-0008, requiring all manufacturers or distributors of e-cigarettes or vapes to apply for Certificate of Product Registration (CPR) after passing quality checks before the products can be sold in the Philippine market, classifying the products as health or consumer products under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Local government units (LGU's), such as Baguio City, however, are free to pass their own ordinances independent of the FDA.

Guang Hou and Juan Wang of Liu Shen analyse changes to law in China concerning the Internet of Things, including amendments to graphical user interface design requirements and the handling of data

Companies are increasingly adopting brands tied to specific values or aims, but they should tread carefully when it comes to trademarks, says Jessica Le Gros of Baker McKenzie

A question is occasionally asked whether Russian courts treat foreign companies in the same way as Russian companies. The answer is usually a soothing one in that all parties in a conflict are on the same footing. The case examined below sheds more light on the stance of the courts.

The reversal of burden of proof in civil proceedings concerning the enforcement of rights for patents for processes is a provision that exists in the laws of many countries, including Greece.

Takanori Abe of Abe & Partners analyses a case which evaluates what to compare to determine unexpected and remarkable effect

Following World Mental Health Day, Max Walters seeks the views of in-house professionals on whether they struggle with workplace pressures, and asks how to improve wellbeing