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Digital media and intellectual property: a comprehensive review of recent issues
There is a lot of change on the horizon for copyright at the moment; a constant stream of cases highlights the struggle for current laws to keep up with the pace of modern day technological advances. Baker & McKenzie outlines why a clear copyright strategy is key in the digital media industry.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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
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
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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Social media - a new tool for intellectual property disputes?
Traditional routes of resolving IP disputes can often seem slow and burdensome; there are a number of legal and evidential hurdles to cross and the procedure can be costly. This briefing details a recent incident in which a retailer turned to social media to resolve a design infringment.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 02 April 2012 | Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Trademarks and trade secrets - an intellectual property update on Thailand
This update from Baker & McKenzie collates recent IP developments in Thailand relating to trade marks, copyright, design and patents. Amongst the issues discussed are amendments to the Trademark Act; well-known trademarks; new benchmark for similar marks; Trade Secrets Act lawsuits; and more.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 26 March 2012 | Practice Area: Trademarks
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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