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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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An overview of the Cayman Islands' new IP regime
As part of a suite of legislation aimed at facilitating the diversification of the local economy, the Cayman Islands has enacted the Patents and Trade Marks Law 2011, effective 7 December 2011. Mourant Ozannes outlines the principle improvements over the previous IP regime.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 11 May 2012 | Practice Area: Patents
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 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
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement – another bite of the cherry for IP protection?
This update from DLA Piper provides a round-up of all the key intellectual property and technology developments in the Asia-Pacific region. This edition focuses on the shared regional interest in new IP initiatives currently being negotiated in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 06 March 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Australia's changing patent law landscape
Over the course of 2012, the patent law landscape for life science companies in Australia has the potential to change significantly, with a number of major legislative amendments to come before Federal Parliament during this period. DLA Piper discuss the most significant of these proposed changes.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 06 March 2012 | Practice Area: Patents
The IPAD saga in China continues and rolls bigger
This briefing analyses the recent decision by the Shanghai Pudong New District Court refusing an interim injunctive application by Proview Technology Shenzhen Company Limited - the registered owner of the IPAD trade marks in China - to stop Apple Ltd from selling iPad tablets in China.
Law Firm: Mayer Brown | Published: 05 March 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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