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Keeping IP data dirt free
In his new guest blog, Donal O'Connell looks at the problem of dirty data in IP records, and offers some advice on how to keep a clean system...  »
EU enhancement sets stage for single European patent
Seven months on from a scathing Advocate General opinion on the framework for a unified European patent, the initiative has been revived once more...  »
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....  »
LSO sector poised to hit $860m value in 2011
New forecast of legal services outsourcing activity for 2011 indicates strong growth potential and increased adoption by US law firms...  »
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...  »
Data explosion demands legal preparation
In his latest blog, Matt Packer looks at the steps companies should take to diminish the risks posed by rising volumes of data...  »
Software as a Service: IP management from the cloud
The ‘Software as a Service’ model is one of the fastest-growing areas of IT in corporate information management. But what is it, and how does it assist IP professionals? CPA Global’s Steve Schle....  »
‘Pharmaceutical substance’ fuels Australian patent debate
The issue of what constitutes a pharmaceutical substance is a recurrent theme in Australian law, and is once again up for discussion. Paul Whenman of FB Rice & Co looks into the debate...  »
Making an IP-agent network work for you
Guest bloggers Donal O'Connell and Sabine Baum offer tips on how to control a network of IP agents as your company grows and adapts...  »
Law firms of the 21st century: evolution or revolution?
There is no question that the worst recession for 80 years has had a major impact on the legal sector, writes Bryan Hughes. But what will be the long-term effect on law firms? Eversheds LLP’s ‘Law....  »