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Government guidance ends silence on the Bribery Act
Ministry of Justice advice that paves the way for full implementation of the delayed Bribery Act has provided much-needed clarity. Here are some early views from finance, law, industry and academia on....  »
Stealth legislation: how a global IP enforcement scheme has withered behind closed doors
By not opening up debate to all interested parties, the strength of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement has been undermined, says Law professor Michael Blakeney....  »
Outpaced in the innovation race: Howrey demise teaches lessons in change
The recent dissolution of Howrey LLP has been a troubling tale for major law firms. Matt Packer finds out what can be learned from the ambitious partnership’s rise and fall...  »
Going walkabout with Paul Hogan’s reputation
Paul Hogan is suing Australia’s tax authorities for loss of earnings and defamation of character after a failed five-year probe into tax evasion. But, whatever the outcome in Hogan’s case, it’s ....  »
The 2011 Royal Wedding: marrying IP regulations to UK celebrations
The upcoming Royal Wedding presents a host of trading opportunities – but not all of them will pass regulatory muster. Marks & Clerk partner Kirsten Gilbert looks at the intellectual property is....  »
Laws lost in transit? Assessing the EU’s stance on counterfeit goods
A number of recent rulings by the European Court of Justice appear to suggest that the court has decided to turn a blind eye to counterfeit goods in transit, says The Novagraaf Group’s Susan Wall...  »
Where next for the patenting of medical inventions in the EU?
Two key EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal decisions impacted the patenting of medical inventions in Europe in 2010. Kilburn & Strode LLP’s Jennifer Harris outlines the future influence of the cases...  »
Writing’s on The Wall: Pink Floyd contract case serves lesson in drafting
In efforts to meet commercial challenges, record label EMI had pinned its hopes on digital sales of its Pink Floyd catalogue. However, writes Matt Packer, contractual clauses came home to roost...  »
LSO in 2010 and 2011: prestige and progress
Widespread acceptance and growth have underpinned the legal services outsourcing sector in 2010. But which trends are likely to emerge from its activities during 2011? Matt Packer examines some new in....  »
How to align a patent portfolio with your corporate goals
Gary Nath of The Nath Law Group sets out techniques for corporate patent portfolio management...  »