Regulatory & Compliance
Expired copyright: Is Popeye fair game?
Popeye’s copyright expired in January 2009. But does this mean that the cartoon figure is free for use asks Steve Kuncewicz...  »
The risk of undervaluing IP protection
Critics of the US patent system have called for a change in the way damages are calculated in patent infringement lawsuits. But will the system that Congress is considering have a detrimental effect o....  »
What does ‘software as a service’ mean for the legal sector?
The ‘software as a service’ (SaaS) model is one of the fastest-growing areas of IT in corporate information management. But what is SaaS and could it assist companies working in the legal sector a....  »
Protecting intangible assets: Due diligence
As companies turn to intangible assets as a means of providing security for investment, the need to preserve the validity of IP Rights becomes even more important says John Pryor...  »
Keep your IP ownership rights up to date
A number of high-profile cases have emphasised the importance of keeping IP ownership rights current and up to date. Here’s how to implement a robust recordal strategy and avoid jeopardising your IP....  »
Building a tax strategy for IP owners
Company shareholders are not the only ones to have sat up and taken notice of the value of intangible assets, says PricewaterhouseCoopers' Axel Smits ...  »
India: The Trade Marks (Amendment) Bill
According to law firm Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, India is poised to accede to the Madrid Protocol. This is good news for brand owners...  »
ACC's Susan Hackett on the future of the legal industry
With 25,000 members in 80 countries, the Association of Corporate Counsel believes that it has the responsibility and support it needs to drive real changes in the legal industry. Susan Hackett, sen....  »
Regulatory pressure tipped to drive further change in legal services in 2010
Increasing government regulation has set the stage for a more dynamic legal landscape in 2010, a leading consultancy has said....  »
Business continuity: Lessons from swine flu, Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 tsunami
When it comes to planning for business continuity, far too many businesses think the worst will never happen to them, says CPA Global’s Neil Berrecloth...  »