Industry & Regulatory Bodies
Microsoft alleges genericide over Apple’s App Store service
Old rivals in new IP dispute as Microsoft claims the iPhone applications outlet is not distinctive enough to be registered as a trademark...  »
Multishoring and new clients to drive LSO growth
Legal experts have rung in the New Year by pondering the future of legal services outsourcing, writes Matt Packer in his new blog. Here’s what they have been saying...  »
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...  »
Fake IP agency targets companies with trademark scam
Imposter aims to dupe UK businesses into handing over excessive sums of money in bogus renewals ploy...  »
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...  »
USPTO to spread its wings in 2011
With its patent backlog still posing logistical problems, America’s hub for intellectual property registration is preparing to branch out and raise staff levels...  »
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....  »
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?...  »
SRA takes on thorough review of UK legal services
Aspiring front-line regulator launches a full-scale review of the UK legal services sector, as alternative business structures and global goals pave the way for a busier marketplace...  »