Manufacturing & Engineering
Is the US patent system too restrictive?
A major software patents case and an academic article have stirred questions over the scope of patentability in the US. Matt Packer asks experts Professor David A Edwards and PatNews editor Greg Aharo....  »
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...  »