Pharmaceuticals & Medicals
‘Pharmaceutical substance’ fuels Australian patent debate
The issue of what constitutes a pharmaceutical substance is a recurrent theme in Australian law, and is once again up for discussion. Paul Whenman of FB Rice & Co looks into the debate...  »
Making an IP-agent network work for you
Guest bloggers Donal O'Connell and Sabine Baum offer tips on how to control a network of IP agents as your company grows and adapts...  »
New litigation report hints at permanent changes to legal industry
Economic instability will leave indelible marks on legal business, according to Fulbright & Jaworski’s new analysis of UK and US litigation habits...  »
Falling European bio-patent numbers reflect focus on quality control, says EPO chief
A decrease in the number of bio-patents issued by the European Patent Office has been the natural result of an intense drive for patent quality, says the organisation’s president, Benoît Battistell....  »
Law firms of the 21st century: evolution or revolution?
There is no question that the worst recession for 80 years has had a major impact on the legal sector, writes Bryan Hughes. But what will be the long-term effect on law firms? Eversheds LLP’s ‘Law....  »
‘Trolls’ continue to swallow up patents – and investment funds
Often dubbed ‘patent trolls’, non-practising entities are far from ugly in the eyes of investors. Netting an estimated $6-$8bn of investment in the past eight years, they are a major force in IP m....  »
Solving Asia’s trademark riddles
A vast region with a rich linguistic heritage, Asia can be a minefield for ill-prepared trademark applications. Matt Packer looks at the potential stumbling blocks and outlines some practical solution....  »
IP exports key to UK economic recovery, says law firm
Office for National Statistics research proves that the UK economy should be realigned around intellectual property, says specialist law firm Mathys & Squire...  »
Junior lawyers, LSO and the value chain
As junior lawyers find it harder to take on corporate client work, Matt Packer’s new blog explains how the legal services outsourcing sector could help them build their skills...  »
South Pacific cousins part ways over patents
While they are harmonious on cultural matters, Australia and New Zealand have their differences on issues of patentability, says Brett Lunn of FB Rice & Co...  »