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China tops US in patent filings
Protecting an economic victory in China
The national IP office of the biggest nation has beaten its US counterpart to become the world’s top filing location. But that success stems from an...  »
IP Management/ Patents/ Trademarks
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What becomes of bankrupt brands?
Following the failures of two more big high-street brands in the UK, Matt Packer examines how the trademark assets of collapsed companies can be susta...  »
Litigation/ IP Management/ Trademarks/ Domains/ Internet & e-Commerce
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Kickstarting a new IP battleground?
It has provided innovators with an exciting route for alternative finance and turned consumers into stakeholders. However, asks Matt Packer, has Kicks...  »
Litigation/ Regulatory & Compliance/ IP Management/ Patents/ Trademarks/ Domains/ Internet & e-Commerce

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