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How a proper valuation of IP assets can bring substantial rewards
Companies may be giving away IP assets at less than their full market value. This article outlines the significant rewards which can be obtained by understanding the IP held by a business, analysing the market in which the IP could be commercialised and completing a comprehensive valuation exercise.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
Reality bytes: CJEU confirms functionality of computer programs not protected by copyright
The Court of Justice of the EU has handed down its keenly awaited judgment in SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd, confirming that the functionality of a computer program is not protected by copyright. Nabarro provides details on the case's background and implications for software companies.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 16 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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China marches toward third revision of trademark law
This article outlines the key proposed changes to the PRC Trademark Law, including provisions that may eventually streamline applications for multiple classes, requirements for showing actual use of a trademark when making damage claims, and the doubling of statutory compensation for infringement.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 09 May 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
Making your mark in China - how to protect intellectual property
A string of disputes in the Chinese courts have proven damaging to some global brands. Wragge & Co's China-based IP team provide an overview of the legal pitfalls surrounding the registration of Chinese language and Chinese character trademarks translated from the English or European trademarks.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 08 May 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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How Formula 1 highlighted the difficulties with breach of confidentiality claims
Force India, operator of the Formula 1 racing team, recently brought a breach of confidence and copyright infringement claim against another team - 1 Malaysia. Wragge & Co provide an in-depth analysis of the High Court's important decision and some practical points that businesses can draw from.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 23 April 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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How South African firms are taking on an African IP challenge
In this article, ENS' Elaine de Beer explains why the apprehension regarding obtaining IP protection in Africa may stem more from the IP practitioners tasked with handling matters in Africa than from the companies themselves; and what local law firms are doing to rise to this challenge.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 18 April 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
Supreme People's Court of China provides guidance on trademark infringement cases
On 16 December 2011, the Supreme People's Court of China issued a set of Opinions which provide several guidelines on the trial of trademark infringement cases, which touch upon deliberate plagiarism; determination of similar trademarks; relatedness of goods; well-known trademarks; and defense.
Law Firm: King & Wood Mallesons | Published: 05 April 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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How foreign companies can protect their brands in China - ten top tips
Following a spate of high-profile trademark litigation cases in China, Mayer Brown offer ten useful tips on how companies can best protect their brands. The points raised highlight the issues and suggest steps that a foreign brand owner could take to enhance its position.
Law Firm: Mayer Brown | Published: 01 March 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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What's in a name? South Africa's "good old fashioned" IP dispute
In this article, ENS' IP experts discuss the recent high-profile dispute between soft drink manufacturers Frankie's and the retail chain Woolworths regarding certain beverages placed on the market by Woolworths. ENS outline the background to the dispute, relevant IP case law and wider issues.
Law Firm: ENS (Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs) | Published: 13 February 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
Intellectual property - weapon for attack and defence in Russian competitive disputes
Intellectual property disputes in Russia have increased in number and become more complicated. A growing trend is the "clever-made counterfeit" which is difficult to prove infringement. This briefing from Goltsblat BLP offers advice on how to minimise the risks related to these "smart fakes."
Law Firm: Goltsblat BLP | Published: 07 February 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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