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Watertight paperwork and a firm understanding of subtly different licensing types are key to doing b...  »

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A dispute over a licensing deal involving Manchester United products has provided copious best-practice lessons for brand transactions – and formall...  »
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Technology is on the rise at the European Patent Office – and principal director Ciarán McGinley is excited about the benefits it will bring to the...  »
China tops US in patent filings
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...  »

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Cyberspace sourpuss Grumpy Cat in a mood for... Smash-hit internet ‘meme’ gets claws into brand protection issues, following six-...  »
Tipping point arrives for America Invents Act Paradigm shift in US patent system ready to take effect, bringing fundamental change ...  »
Unite trademark case aims to dictate Waterford... ‘Geographical indication’ argument used as leverage in union bid to repatriate ma...  »
Caped Crusader knocks cricket trademarks for six ‘Likelihood of confusion’ ruling takes wicket from design company’s application...  »
Baylis calls for IP in schools as career fails to... Man behind the wind-up radio wants his experience to serve as a lesson to lone invent...  »
UK names its IP attaché to Southeast Asia Business veteran Tan Shin Yuan will bring IP management expertise to region tipped to...  »
US and UK deal makes GPS technology free and open Agreement follows global discord over UK government body’s bid to assert royalty ri...  »
Gates-backed humanitarian venture fends off... WIPO arbitrators extinguish attempt to wring half a million Euros from charitable UN ...  »
Asia IP focus – Part Three: Taiwan (Republic of... Getting evidence right first time at the IP Court and grasping new rules on infringem...  »
Asia IP focus – Part Two: Hong Kong This bustling Chinese territory is a haven for foreign businesses – but it also att...  »