UK
In-house selection: choosing your legal management strategy
New solutions for the better management of old legal needs are emerging. But, to be effective, they need to better define what they can do and how they work with in-house teams, says Simon Harper, co-....  »
Fears grow over high price of domain name fame
Experts at key US internet conference challenge brand confusion and financial risks posed by impending new domains...  »
Peering over examiner’s shoulder encouraged in patent project
A new online scheme allowing members of the public to comment on patent applications aims to raise IP quality in the UK and yield economic benefits, writes Matt Packer...  »
The great IP debate: giving generously or giving up?
Three major UK universities have joined forces in a scheme to give away their intangible assets to industry. Matt Packer reports from a recent debate on the plan...  »
First report on UK legal reforms cautiously optimistic
Independent panel says improvements have already flowed from Legal Services Act, but points to late 2011 as true watershed...  »
Marketers warned: don’t play Games with Olympics brands
As sports fans find out which London Olympics events they will be able to attend, opportunities to market around the 2012 Games are tempting companies of all sizes. Mike Lynd of Marks & Clerk look....  »
Jointly owned IP: ‘a risky proposition’
In his new blog, Donal O'Connell casts a critical eye over jointly owned IP and suggests some alternative strategies...  »
Companies, competition law and the government: a radical new framework?
Proposed changes to the UK’s competition law regime could have a significant impact on businesses operating in the territory, writes Caroline Thomas of Norton Rose...  »
New UK patent suit system clarifies claims for SMEs
Role of Patents County Court redefined for the benefit of companies aiming to be tomorrow’s big corporations...  »
A broader type of brief
Law firms need to move with the times if they are to provide their clients with the service and support they need. Linklaters’ head of strategy and business transformation Rupert Egerton-Smith discu....  »