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Nanotech patent sell-off may generate interest from big-name buyers

Nanotechnology industry news site AZoNano.com reports that a portfolio of potentially more than 400 patents and applications is being put up for sale by the bankruptcy administrators of NanoInk, a company specialising in nano-scale encryption and authentication solutions. NanoInk ceased ... Read Blog
Jack Ellis, IAM Magazine | 21 May 2013

Chinese pharma must use collaborative deals to leverage IP expertise

The recent spate of partnerships agreed between Western and Chinese pharmaceutical businesses underscores the continued need for collaboration to fully leverage the Chinese market. But while foreign life sciences companies pursue joint ventures with an eye to increasing profits, their ... Read Blog
Seher Hussain, IAM Magazine | 21 May 2013

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 ... Read Blog
Seher Hussain, IAM Magazine | 20 May 2013

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America Invents Act shines the spotlight on trade secrets[premium]

Trade secrets have always been valuable, but the America Invents Act means they are now worth more than ever – potentially even more than patents. What is the best way to take advantage of this type of protection for your inventions – and what are the pitfalls? Full text

Pure 3D trademarks: a unique occurrence

According to European legislation, three-dimensional (3D) trademarks can be registered. However, day-to-day practice can be surprising. Once a 3D trademark passes the distinctiveness text, the exceptions laid down in the law will be lurking - for instance, is the shape determined by the nature of the product, or does shape give products substantial value? Therefore, registering a pure-form trademark in Europe is rare. Full text

Extension of research exemptions in the United Kingdom

Exemptions from infringement under the UK Patents Act in relation to the research and development of innovative drugs are set to be extended from October 2013. The prospective changes should make the United Kingdom a more attractive place to conduct these activities. Full text

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The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) is the world’s leading international organization dedicated to the development and improvement of intellectual property. The objective of AIPPI is to improve and promote the protection of intellectual property on both an international and national basis. It pursues this objective by working for the development, expansion and improvement of international and regional treaties and agreements, and also national laws relating to intellectual property. AIPPI operates by conducting studies of existing national laws and policies, and proposes measures to achieve international harmonization of law, policy and practice. Visit us on www.aippi.org!

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