Asia Pacific
China’s new patent law will require double filing
A new patent law has changed the way a patent applicant can use double filing in China. Nick Redfearn explains the new procedures...  »
How Connie Brenton transformed legal strategy at Sun Microsystems
Connie Brenton, serial entrepreneur and legal director at Sun Microsystems, is keeping outsourcing at the top of her legal agenda. By Reena Sengupta  ...  »
60-Second interview with Ajay Raju
Ajay Raju is Managing Partner at the Philadelphia office of Reed Smith LLP. Here are his views on data protection and the challenges of LSO. By Caroline Poynton...  »
Microsoft hones its LSO strategy
Microsoft’s Marty Shively is so committed to legal services outsourcing that he’s relocated to India to drive its strategy and implementation. Here’s how LSO is saving money and boosting quality....  »
The IP guide to: Software patents
A recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal seemed to suggest that initial blocks to software patentability could be relaxed. But the outcome is still not clear. By Kenneth Mullen...  »
Protect your trademarks through good times and bad
It is hard to keep up the momentum of trademark protection during difficult financial times but budget is still well spent if it targets the right IP. By Fadi El Jurdi...  »
How to offshore your legal services activities
Is legal services outsourcing right for your organisation? Here are five key tips to consider when choosing an LSO provider....  »
How to turn your IP into profit
There are a number of short and long-term strategies for realising cost savings and turning IP into a profit centre, says Edmund J Haughey. In today’s economic climate, the right strategies can pr....  »
Creating a risk management strategy
Now that you’ve identified the potential risks, how do you approach managing them? Legal consultant Rees Morrison offers eight steps to creating an effective strategy...  »
How to put the right LPO contract in place
Contract management is a tricky business. Make sure that you put a robust strategy in place and, more importantly, choose the right LSO provider to manage your IP contracts...  »