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The Grey Market: A Nightmare for Multinational Companies

Keeping a handle on grey market goods can be a nightmare for multinational companies doing business in China. Companies must make efforts to protect their brands, or will face dilution of value, compromised distribution and pricing strategi...

Guilt Upon Accusation: New Zealand’s Copyright Law Causes an International Stir

Amendments to copyright legislation seldom result in national protest or marches on Parliament. However, that is exactly what has happened in New Zealand in recent weeks. In its haste to amend the law, say two lawyers at Simpson Grierson, t...

Digitisation: A Legal Quandary for Piracy and Copyright Laws in Singapore

Despite Singapore’s best efforts, its fight against piracy remains an uphill battle. The right balance between rights owners’ and consumers’ needs may never be struck, and society may at some point need to address which si...

Washington the Next Battleground for IP Protection

With the Democrats firmly in control of the White House and Congress, intellectual property rights owners may find themselves on the outside with Washington’s political elite.

Maximising the Ownership and Exploitation of IP Assets During an Economic Recession

When a financial crisis occurs, disruption and mayhem may open the door for a nimble, adaptable company to acquire new IP – and gain market share.

A Global Responsibility for Change

At a recent brand protection seminar, organised by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Government's Intellectual Property Department and the European Union Business Information Programme, Nathalie Mo...

Enforcing Compulsory Licensing provisions under the Copyright Act

Repetition of Copyright Royalty Collection in Sound Recordings and Musical Work

Court Allows Service of Court Documents via Facebook

Silk Street Market Crackdown Prompts Protests

Trade Descriptions Amendments Give Brand Owners More Teeth

IIT, Microsoft Launch IP Research Centre

DLA Piper Will Be Restructuring Its Asia Practice

Dr George Chan Has Joined Rouse International

K&L Gates And Bell, Boyd & Lloyd Have Announced Plans To Merge Effective March 1