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China tops US in patent filings
Protecting an economic victory in China
The national IP office of the biggest nation has beaten its US counterpart to become the world’s t...  »
IP Management/ Patents/ Trademarks

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Software to crack quality code at EPO and beyond
Technology is on the rise at the European Patent Office – and principal director Ciarán McGinley is excited about the benefits it will bring to the...  »
Regulatory & Compliance/ IP Management/ Patents
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Tipping point arrives for America Invents Act
Paradigm shift in US patent system ready to take effect, bringing fundamental change to the filing process as well as the fee structure, writes Matt P...  »
Litigation/ Regulatory & Compliance/ IP Management/ Patents
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Asia IP focus – Part Four: Japan
Watertight paperwork and a firm understanding of subtly different licensing types are key to doing business in this important location, writes Michiru...  »
Litigation/ Regulatory & Compliance/ IP Management/ Patents/ Trademarks

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