Pharmaceuticals & Medicals
Time for worldwide HR laws?
In his latest blog, Matt Packer asks what new research by the International Bar Association could mean for corporate hiring strategies and legal business...  »
Keeping IP data dirt free
In his new guest blog, Donal O'Connell looks at the problem of dirty data in IP records, and offers some advice on how to keep a clean system...  »
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...  »
Where next for the patenting of medical inventions in the EU?
Two key EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal decisions impacted the patenting of medical inventions in Europe in 2010. Kilburn & Strode LLP’s Jennifer Harris outlines the future influence of the cases...  »
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...  »
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...  »
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....  »
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...  »
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....  »