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Using examples of drugs and companies, Dr Andreas Persidis gives tips on how to establish a systematic drug repositioning programme

Shamnad Basheer describes the power of transparency in the Indian IP system. In short order it has reduced corruption, improved the quality of attorneys and helped IP stakeholders in general

James Whymark explains how to engage an investigator into counterfeiting, including which investigative techniques are legal and what evidence is admissible

With more generic companies looking to launch drugs before patents expire, Nick Andrews and Hitesh Patel calculate the financial risk they are taking

The importance of both brands and innovation is forcing IP to the top of the agenda in acquisitions, transfers and takeovers. Simon Crompton picks five examples from the past year

The in-house counsel Developing and maintaining a working relationship with Customs authorities is a powerful tool in stopping the shipment of counterfeit products. Ideally, if a company has problems with counterfeit products, it should employ staff who can regularly meet with and interact with Customs authorities with the aim of encouraging authorities to take action on the import or export of suspicious items.

Kathleen Lemieux and Hafeez Rupani, Borden Ladner Gervais

In an interview with Managing IP, the company that hopes to run five sports-related gTLDs explains that it is enticing brand owners with the offer of a free domain

Bradley J Freedman, Borden Ladner Gervais Cloud computing is widely recognised as one of the most important new strategic technology opportunities for business. Cloud computing enables a business to outsource its information technology requirements to a specialist service provider who can rovide required services in a better and more efficient and cost effective manner. Cloud computing allows a business to focus on its core competence and leave the IT stuff to the experts. For those reasons, cloud computing can provide significant benefits, but it can also present substantial risks. Following is a summary overview of cloud computing and its potential benefits and risks, and some guidance for the procurement of cloud computing services.

Australian IP boutique Wrays has hired trade mark specialist Marie Wong as special counsel.