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If Korea is serious about its royalty deficit, it must think technology first, IP second
Recently, a delegation from the Korean Intellectual Property Office visited Cambridge University to learn more about how it spins off so many successful licences despite filing relatively few patents. Korea averages 100 licences for every 600 patents filed, while Cambridge is converting ...
Seher Hussain, IAM Magazine | 20 May 2013
Despite potential flaws proposed US patent transparency legislation is worth supporting
Legislation introduced in the US House of Representatives yesterday by Democrat Congressman Ted Deutch aims to greatly increase transparency of patent ownership. The End Anonymous Patents Act would, explained a press release, “require any sales or transfers of patents to be ...
Joff Wild, IAM Magazine | 18 May 2013
Security concerns about Huawei could adversely affect many more than just one company
Huawei, Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) agreed this week to cross-license operations support systems (OSS) technology. The proposed deal signifies a major commitment to cooperation between the companies – but it could yet be derailed by concerns in the US and Europe over ...
Jack Ellis, IAM Magazine | 17 May 2013
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Trade secrets have always been
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IP TRANSLATOR: earthquake or tremor?
The European Court of Justice’s eagerly awaited decision in the IP TRANSLATOR case marks a turning point in the examination of trademark applications across the European Union. Applicants will need to review their filing strategies accordingly By Christian R Thomas,
Examining service provider liability for copyright infringement
The unauthorised dissemination of copyright works through the Internet represents a major challenge for copyright owners worldwide. Holding network service providers liable for infringing activities by network users is the key to combating online copyright infringement effectively. A recent Supreme People’s Court judicial interpretation examines this issue.
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