Manufacturing & Engineering
GE takes Quirky approach to stimulating innovation
Technology company in landmark agreement to release swathes of patents to prominent crowd-funding audience...  »
UK to introduce criminal penalties for design infringement
Brand new measures to enhance the protection of intangible assets are pleasing to the eye for product stylists...  »
Game-changer: Man Utd case scores landmark goal for good faith argument
A dispute over a licensing deal involving Manchester United products has provided copious best-practice lessons for brand transactions – and formally ushered a bold, moral concept into English law, ....  »
Baylis calls for IP in schools as career fails to run like clockwork
Man behind the wind-up radio wants his experience to serve as a lesson to lone inventors – and the UK government...  »
Unite trademark case aims to dictate Waterford Crystal’s staffing strategy
‘Geographical indication’ argument used as leverage in union bid to repatriate manufacturer’s workforce...  »
US and UK deal makes GPS technology free and open
Agreement follows global discord over UK government body’s bid to assert royalty rights...  »
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 Takahashi of Jones Day...  »
Asia IP focus – Part Three: Taiwan (Republic of China/ROC)
Getting evidence right first time at the IP Court and grasping new rules on infringement damages would benefit an overseas entrant to the Republic of China (ROC), writes Po-Chien Chen of Jones Day...  »
Asia IP focus – Part Two: Hong Kong
This bustling Chinese territory is a haven for foreign businesses – but it also attracts risks from mainland-linked shadow companies and the trade in bogus drugs, writes Anita Leung of Jones Day...  »
Special series: Asia IP focus
NewLegal Review editor Matt Packer introduces four expert articles from international law firm Jones Day on the challenges of protecting IP in some of Asia’s most significant markets...  »