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London shoppers hit hardest by counterfeits in pre-Christmas trading
Global price-comparison study by KPMG shows that UK capital is most expensive city in which to be ripped off...  »
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....  »
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...  »
EPO serves up its recipe for Broccoli and Tomatoes case
Enlarged Board of Appeal rules on patent exemptions for biological products – but can Europe’s patent community finally veg out on the issue?...  »
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....  »
How Premier Foods has nurtured ‘exceedingly good’ brands
It owns some of the UK’s best-loved brands, but, in order to protect them, Premier Foods needed an effective IP management system. Trademark manager JoAnna Emery sets out the processes and systems t....  »
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...  »