Electronics
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...  »
Multiple-patent shoot-‘em-up triggers Playstation ban
LG Electronics suit against Sony over Blu-Ray features in the Playstation3 leads to EU customs seizures of the bestselling console. Could the same now happen in the United States?...  »
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...  »
Blow for EU trademark holders as Court of Justice lets counterfeits pass
IP owners must prove that goods are intended for sale in Europe before potential for infringement is acknowledged...  »
Barriers removed in US-China IP talks
US Commerce secretary announces bilateral progress on IP, but says ‘meaningful outcomes’ must now flow from the talks...  »
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...  »