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| 1 | Advertising: Overview An overview of advertising regulation in the US, focusing on the key legal issues to consider when planning an advertising campaign. | Practice Note: Overview | Maintained |
| 2 | Intellectual Property: Overview This Note provides an overview of the principal categories of intellectual property (IP) under US law and related practice considerations. It discusses copyright, patents, trade secrets, trademarks and mask works. For each of these categories of IP, the Note describes the legal authority governing protection, protected subject matter and the scope of protection, the acquisition and maintenance of rights and enforcement considerations. | Practice Note: Overview | Maintained |
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| 1 | Advertising Injury Insurance Coverage for Patent, Copyright ... A Practice Note discussing potential insurance coverage for patent, trademark and copyright infringement claims as advertising injury claims under commercial general liability (CGL) policies. It addresses the framework for evaluating whether an insurer has a duty to defend or indemnify for a particular claim and common policy exclusions. It also discusses key cases assessing advertising injury coverage for intellectual property (IP) claims. | Practice Notes | Maintained |
| 2 | Brand Protection: Business Briefing A template briefing for an in-house counsel to give business executives on brand protection. Click here to download in Microsoft Word. | Practice Notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Drafting Arbitration Agreements Calling for Arbitration in the ... This note identifies factors that parties should consider when drafting an arbitration agreement calling for arbitration in the US. | Practice Notes | Maintained |
| 4 | Hybrid, multi-tiered and carve-out dispute resolution clauses This practice note considers the different forms that so-called "hybrid", "multi-tiered" (or "escalation") and "carve-out" dispute resolution clauses may take. Although a short form, standard arbitration or jurisdiction clause will suffice in the majority of contracts, certain complex projects may require more complicated dispute resolution provisions. This note focuses on the issues that may arise in using complex clauses and highlights the potential pitfalls a lawyer may face in drafting these types of clauses. | Practice Notes | Maintained |
| 5 | Intellectual Property Rights: The Key Issues This Note discusses the main categories of intellectual property (IP) rights in the US and their management, including IP ownership, assignment and licensing. It also examines the issues that arise surrounding business transactions involving IP, including M&A and finance transactions as well as their basic tax treatment under federal law. | Practice Notes | Maintained |
| 6 | Term Sheets A discussion of term sheets outlining the considerations that go into deciding whether to have them and what to include in them. | Practice Notes | Maintained |
| 7 | Toll Manufacturing Transactions: Trade Secret and IP ... A Practice Note outlining measures companies can use in toll manufacturing arrangements to protect their trade secrets and other valuable intellectual property (IP). This Note includes a discussion of the risks and benefits of toll manufacturing, due diligence considerations, and practical and contractual methods of protecting trade secrets and technological assets. | Practice Notes | Maintained |
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| 1 | Confidentiality Agreement: General (Mutual) A standard form of mutual confidentiality agreement to be used in connection with commercial transactions. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanatory drafting and negotiating tips. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 2 | Confidentiality Agreement: General (Unilateral, Pro-discloser) A standard form of unilateral confidentiality agreement to be used in connection with commercial transactions, drafted with terms favorable to the party disclosing confidential information. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanatory drafting and negotiating tips. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 3 | Confidentiality Agreement: Mergers and Acquisitions A standard form of confidentiality agreement to be used in connection with an acquisition. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting and negotiating tips. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 4 | Confidentiality agreement: international acquisitions A long-form confidentiality agreement (also known as a non-disclosure agreement) for use in cross-border private company or business acquisitions. This document has been adapted from PLC's UK version to provide a plain English, jurisdiction-neutral starting point for local counsel to adapt for use in cross-border transactions. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 5 | Confidentiality agreement: international joint ventures A standard form of confidentiality agreement (also known as a non-disclosure agreement) for a joint venture, where both parties are disclosing information about businesses to be contributed to the joint venture. This document is in the form of an agreement rather than a letter. It has been adapted from PLC's UK version to provide a plain English, jurisdiction-neutral starting point for local counsel to adapt for use in cross-border transactions. The document has integrated notes discussing the key legal, negotiating and drafting issues. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 6 | Employee Confidentiality and Proprietary Rights Agreement An agreement between an employer and an employee concerning confidentiality and appropriate handling of the employer's commercially valuable information, compliance with relevant security rules and policies, and protection of the employer's intellectual property assets. Agreements of this type have various titles, which may use the term "non-disclosure" in place of "confidentiality," or "intellectual property" in place of "proprietary rights." This Standard Document is drafted in favor of the employer. It is based on federal law. For information on state law requirements, see the State Q&A Tools under Related Content to the right. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 7 | Employee Confidentiality and Proprietary Rights Agreement ... A California-specific agreement between an employer and an employee concerning confidentiality and appropriate handling of the employer's commercially valuable information, compliance with relevant security rules and policies, and protection of the employer's intellectual property assets. Agreements of this type have various titles, which may use the term "non-disclosure" in place of "confidentiality," or "intellectual property" in place of "proprietary rights." This Standard Document is drafted in favor of the employer. It is based on California law. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 8 | Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement (Short-form) This is a standard short-form intellectual property (IP) assignment agreement for use as an ancillary agreement to a principal asset purchase agreement. This IP assignment agreement can be attached as an exhibit to the prinicpal asset purchase agreement and recorded with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and US Copyright Office against scheduled IP applications and registrations. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 9 | Joint Defense and Confidentiality Agreement An agreement that allows parties with similar legal interests, who are involved in an investigation or legal proceeding, to share information with each other without waiving the attorney-client privilege, work product protection or other applicable privilege or protection. This agreement may also protect against the disqualification of one party's counsel as a result of sharing confidential information with the other parties to the agreement. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
| 10 | Publicity Waiver and Release A waiver of privacy and publicity rights, and release of corresponding legal claims. It assumes that the waiver and release is being given by a member of the general public in connection with a company's public or commercial use of the individual's name, likeness or other personal characteristics or private information. It must be tailored to the particular circumstances in which the company is obtaining the waiver and release. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Documents | Maintained |
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| 1 | Boilerplate Clauses A selection of boilerplate clauses for corporate and commercial agreements. These Standard Clauses have integrated notes with important explanations and drafting and negotiating tips. | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
| 2 | Confidentiality Agreement: Non-solicitation Clause This is a standard restrictive covenant for use in a confidentiality or nondisclosure agreement between parties to a potential commercial transaction covering non-solicitation of employees, and including an optional sub-clause covering non-solicitation of customers and suppliers. This Standard Clause has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
| 3 | General Contract Clauses: Confidentiality (Long Form) Standard Clauses setting out the confidentiality obligations of a party in a sale of goods or services transaction. These Standard Clauses include a detailed definition of confidential information, standard exceptions to the definition of confidential information, common confidentiality obligations of a receiving party, and language addressing disclosures of information as required by law. This resource also includes optional language addressing the return or destruction of confidential information, as well as equitible remedies for any breach of confidentiality. These Standard Clauses have integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
| 4 | General Contract Clauses: Confidentiality (Short Form) Standard Clauses setting out the confidentiality obligations of a party in a sale of goods or services transaction. These Standard Clauses include a short definition of confidential information, standard exceptions to the definition of confidential information and common confidentiality obligations of a receiving party. This resource also includes language addressing the return or destruction of confidential information. These Standard Clauses have integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
| 5 | IP License Clauses: Effect of Licensor Bankruptcy An effect of licensor bankruptcy clause for use in certain types of intellectual property (IP) licenses and related supplementary agreements. This clause is typically included by and for the benefit of the licensee. It describes the subject matter of the agreement as "intellectual property" as defined by section 101(35A) of the Bankruptcy Code and sets out the parties' intent concerning their rights and obligations under section 365(n) of the Bankruptcy Code if the licensor enters into bankruptcy. The Standard Clause has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
| 6 | IP Rights Clauses for Employee Agreements (Long-form) Long-form clauses for the protection of an employer's intellectual property (IP) rights for use in an agreement with a junior or senior employee who is principally involved in a technical or creative role. These clauses include specific language that aims to protect the employer's IP rights in this context, including treatment of pre-existing intellectual property rights. These Standard Clauses have integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
| 7 | IP Rights Clauses for Employee Agreements (Short-form) Short-form clauses for the protection of an employer's intellectual property (IP) rights for use in an agreement with a junior or senior employee who is not principally involved in a technical or creative role. These Standard Clauses have integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
| 8 | Ipso Facto Clause A Standard Clause providing for default and termination of an agreement due to a company's bankruptcy, insolvency or financial condition. This Standard Clause has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
| 9 | Non-Assignable Contract (Personal Services Agreement) This Standard Clause reflects the intention of the parties that the agreement is a personal services contract, allowing it to be terminated by the non-debtor counterparty and unassignable by the debtor in bankruptcy. This Standard Clause has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
| 10 | Standard Arbitration Clauses for the AAA, ICDR, ICC and ... A resource providing the text of and drafting notes for the standard recommended arbitration clauses of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). | Standard Clauses | Maintained |
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| 1 | Drafting an Employee Confidentiality Agreement: Best ... A Checklist outlining best practices for employers drafting employee confidentiality agreements, sometimes referred to as confidentiality and proprietary rights agreements. This Checklist is jurisdiction neutral. | Checklists | Maintained |
| 2 | Protecting Trade Secrets and IP in Toll Manufacturing ... A Checklist identifying key practical and contractual considerations a company should consider for a toll manufacturing agreement to protect its trade secret and other intellectual property (IP), particularly in Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) countries. | Checklists | Maintained |
| 3 | Rights Clearance Checklist A Checklist identifying the main intellectual property and personal rights clearances that may be necessary when creating or using works that may qualify for copyright, trademark and other intellectual property and personal rights protections. Companies must conduct appropriate rights clearance when creating and using these materials to minimize exposure to potential legal action and exposure to liability. | Checklists | Maintained |
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| 1 | Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool This tool enables subscribers to search the patents, trade marks and designs Q&A in the IP in Business Transactions multi-jurisdictional guide by question and jurisdiction. Simply select the questions and the jurisdictions that you are interested in and click the "submit" button. Please note that the law stated dates for each jurisdiction covered may not be the same. To check the law stated dates for each jurisdiction, please visit the individual article. To view the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool, please click here. | Articles | 30-Apr-2012 |
| 2 | Assignment of copyright: formalities This table summarises the formalities required for the assignment of copyright. This table is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. Please note this project is currently being updated so will not include all available jurisdictions in this subject area. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 3 | IP in business transactions: Country Q&A tool This tool enables subscribers to search the Country Q&A in the IP in Business Transactions multi-jurisdictonal guide by question and jurisdiction. Simply select the questions and the jurisdictions that you are interested in and click the "submit" button. Please note that the law stated dates for each jurisdiction covered may not be the same. To check the law stated dates for each jurisdiction, please visit the individual article. To view the Main IPRs Country Q&A tool, please click here. | Articles | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 4 | Ambush marketing in the UK Ambush marketing is an attempt by an unauthorised party, through deliberate marketing activity, to take advantage of the high media profile of an event, team or individual (often of a sporting nature) at the expense of another company's official association with them, without paying any licence or sponsorship fees. This article looks at ambush marketing in the UK and considers the protections available, practical steps to counter ambush marketing and specific legislation in relation to the London Olympics 2012. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP in Business Transactions. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 5 | Anti-counterfeiting in the EU: theory and practice The EU has introduced an EU-wide framework for preventing the importation and export of counterfeit goods. This article focuses on trade marks and looks at how the system works in theory and in practice, its implementation in the UK and its effectiveness in achieving its stated goals. This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP in Business Transactions. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 6 | IP in Business Transactions: Belgium A guide to intellectual property law in Belgium. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 7 | IP in Business Transactions: Hong Kong A guide to intellectual property law in Hong Kong. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 8 | IP in Business Transactions: Ireland Overview A guide to intellectual property law in Ireland. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 9 | IP in Business Transactions: Norway A guide to intellectual property law in Norway. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 10 | IP in Business Transactions: Portugal overview A guide to intellectual property law in Portugal. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 11 | IP in business transactions: Vietnam overview A guide to intellectual property law in Vietnam. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/iphandbook. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 12 | Main IPRs: Hong Kong A guide to intellectual property law in Hong Kong. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 13 | Main IPRs: Ireland A guide to intellectual property law in Ireland. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 14 | Main IPRs: Norway A guide to intellectual property law in Norway. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 15 | Patents, trade marks copyright and designs in Belgium ... A guide to intellectual property law in Belgium. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 16 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Portugal ... A guide to intellectual property law in Portugal. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 17 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Vietnam ... A guide to intellectual property law in Vietnam. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Articles | 01-Mar-2011 |
| 18 | IP in Business Transactions: Nigeria A Q&A guide to IP in Business Transactions in Nigeria. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP in Business Transactions. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/iphandbook. | Articles | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 19 | IP in Business Transactions: Romania A Q&A guide to IP in Business Transactions in Romania. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP in Business Transactions. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/iphandbook. | Articles | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 20 | IP in Business Transactions: The Netherlands A Q&A guide to IP in Business Transactions in The Netherlands. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP in Business Transactions. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/iphandbook. | Articles | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 21 | Main IPRs: Australia A Q&A guide to the main IPRs in Australia. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP in Business Transactions. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/iphandbook. | Articles | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 22 | Main IPRs: Nigeria A Q&A guide to the main IPRs in Nigeria. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP in Business Transactions. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/iphandbook. | Articles | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 23 | Main IPRs: The Netherlands A Q&A guide to the main IPRs in The Netherlands. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP in Business Transactions. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/iphandbook. | Articles | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 24 | New counterfeiting regulations in Italy This article is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP in Business Transactionss. For a full list of contents visit www.practicallaw.com/iphandbook. | Articles | 01-Feb-2010 |
| 25 | EU telecommunications: much achieved, where to next? | Articles | 01-Jul-2009 |
| 26 | Trends in intellectual property litigation in Canada Significant developments took place in the areas of patent and trade-mark litigation in Canada in 2007 and 2008, the full impact of which is not yet known. This article highlights these trends, and provides a few suggestions as to their probable effect. | Articles | 01-Feb-2009 |
| 27 | Trends in intellectual property litigation: the UK, the EU and ... Key trends can be identified in IP litigation in relation to claimants using courts across Europe as their theatre of operations, litigants seeking new and innovative forms of declaratory relief, comparative advertising becoming a significant flashpoint in EU trade mark litigation and courts in China appearing to place greater emphasis on the protection of intellectual property rights. This chapter examines these trends in relation to patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. | Articles | 01-Jan-2009 |
| 28 | Community designs: the key features and scope of protection An EU legislative framework has evolved to protect registered and unregistered designs. What is covered by the definition of design, and whether the main requirements for protection are met are fundamental considerations, illustrated by key infringement cases on these issues. This chapter examines registered and unregistered Community design rights and how they can assist industry. | Articles | 01-Feb-2008 |
| 29 | Trends in intellectual property litigation - the UK, the EU and ... Key trends can be identified in IP litigation in relation to claimants using courts across Europe as their theatre of operations, litigants seeking new and innovative forms of declaratory relief, comparative advertising becoming a significant flashpoint in EU trade mark litigation and courts in China appearing to place greater emphasis on the protection of intellectual property rights. This chapter examines these trends in relation to patents, trade marks, designs and copyright. | Articles | 01-Feb-2008 |
| 30 | The anti-suit injunction: on borrowed time? This article explains the current legal status of the anti-suit injunction in the EU, and analyses a recent decision by the House of Lords on its application to arbitration. | Articles | 01-Apr-2007 |
| 31 | Arbitration: litigation by another name? An examination of the differences between arbitration and litigation and the particular advantages that arbitration offers. | Articles | 25-Jan-2007 |
| 32 | Managing electronic disclosure: part two As electronic documents replace hard copy as the documentary foundation of court proceedings, companies are increasingly required to undertake complex electronic disclosure exercises. This article, the second in a two-part feature, sets out how large companies can best prepare for and manage such exercises. See www.practicallaw.com/6-204-1350 for the first part of this feature, which outlines the law governing electronic disclosure in a number of jurisdictions as well as the obligations on parties to existing or contemplated litigation. | Articles | 04-Oct-2006 |
| 33 | Managing electronic disclosure: part one This two-part article identifies the challenges facing companies as they attempt to manage disclosure exercises dealing predominantly with electronic material and provides practical guidance for in-house counsel in preparing for and overseeing the electronic disclosure process. | Articles | 17-Aug-2006 |
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| 1 | "In the United States" Contract Term is Ambiguous: Delaware ... In Smartmatic International Corp. v. Dominion Voting Systems International Corp., the Delaware Court of Chancery denied cross motions for summary judgment on the meaning of the term "in the United States" in a patent license agreement. | Legal Update: archive | 02-May-2013 |
| 2 | Article 29 Working Party publishes further comments on EU ... The Article 29 Working Party has published further comments on the draft Data Protection Regulation published by the European Commission in January 2012. | Legal Update: archive | 07-Mar-2013 |
| 3 | Drafting Employee Work Made For Hire and IP Assignment ... This Legal Update provides guidance and drafting tips on employee intellectual property (IP) assignment clauses. | Legal Update: archive | 07-Jan-2013 |
| 4 | WIPO 2011 statistics reveal China as top patent filer WIPO has published its report World Intellectual Property Indicators 2012 on 2011 intellectual property filing statistics. | Legal Update: archive | 07-Jan-2013 |
| 5 | USPTO and NIST Announce New IP Awareness Assessment ... The USPTO and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extensions Partnership (MEP) announced in a press release the launch of a new web-based IP Awareness Tool designed to help manufacturers, small businesses, entrepreneurs and independent investors evaluate their intellectual property, including copyrights, patents, trademarks and trade secrets. | Legal Update: archive | 30-Mar-2012 |
| 6 | EU countries sign Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement On 26 January 2012, representatives of 22 EU countries signed the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, but the European Parliament has still to approve it before it enters into force. | Legal Update: archive | 01-Feb-2012 |
| 7 | WIPO publishes statistics showing IP filings rebounded in ... WIPO has published a report on the intellectual property filings worldwide in 2010, which suggests that filings rebounded strongly after a decline in 2009. | Legal Update: archive | 22-Dec-2011 |
| 8 | Class Action Against Facebook Survives Motion to Dismiss The US District Court for the Northern District of California denied in part Facebook's motion to dismiss a class action asserting, among other claims, right of publicity violations based on Facebook's use of its users' names and likenesses in its Sponsored Stories advertising. Facebook sought dismissal asserting that, among other grounds, it is protected from liability as an interactive computer service under the federal Communications Decency Act, Facebook users' "likes" fall within the newsworthiness exception to California's right of publicity statute, the plaintiff's failed to allege sufficient injury and, in any case, the plaintiffs consented to the use based on Facebook's terms of use. | Legal Update: archive | 21-Dec-2011 |
| 9 | Green paper on the application of the Brussels Regulation The European Commission has adopted a report and green paper on Council Regulation (EC) No 44/2001 on jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (the Brussels Regulation). | Legal Update: archive | 21-Apr-2009 |
| 10 | WIPO arbitration and mediation case studies published WIPO has published examples of arbitration cases and mediation cases conducted under WIPO rules. The arbitration cases featured involve cross-border disputes arising out of a wide range of agreements that contain a clause agreeing to WIPO arbitration, including patent licences, trade mark co-existence agreements and an artist-promotion agreement. Cases in which mediation has produced a successful outcome include a patent dispute that resulted in an ongoing licence and consultancy agreement, a dispute over a software development agreement, and trade mark disputes.Source: WIPO Arbitration Case Examples; WIPO Mediation Case Examples, 25 June 2008. | Legal Update: archive | 25-Jun-2008 |
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| 1 | IP in business transactions: Japan overview A guide to intellectual property law in Japan. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in Business Transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-May-2013 |
| 2 | IP in business transactions: South Korea overview A guide to intellectual property law in South Korea. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in Business Transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-May-2013 |
| 3 | IP in business transactions: United Arab Emirates overview A guide to intellectual property law in United Arab Emirates. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in Business Transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-May-2013 |
| 4 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Japan ... A guide to intellectual property law in Japan. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-May-2013 |
| 5 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in South Korea ... A guide to intellectual property law in South Korea. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-May-2013 |
| 6 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in United Arab ... A guide to intellectual property law in the United Arab Emirates. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-May-2013 |
| 7 | IP in business transactions: Italy overview A guide to intellectual property law in Italy. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Apr-2013 |
| 8 | IP in business transactions: South Africa overview A guide to intellectual property law in South Africa. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Apr-2013 |
| 9 | IP in business transactions: Turkey overview A guide to intellectual property law in Turkey. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Apr-2013 |
| 10 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Italy: overview A guide to intellectual property law in Italy. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Apr-2013 |
| 11 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Turkey ... A guide to intellectual property law in Turkey. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Apr-2013 |
| 12 | IP in business transactions: Australia overview A guide to intellectual property law in Australia. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 13 | IP in business transactions: Greece overview A guide to intellectual property law in Greece. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 14 | Patents, trade marks copyright and designs in Australia ... A guide to intellectual property law in Australia. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 15 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Greece ... A guide to intellectual property law in Greece. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 16 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in South Africa ... A guide to intellectual property law in South Africa. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2013 |
| 17 | IP in business transactions: Indonesia overview A guide to intellectual property law in Indonesia. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Feb-2013 |
| 18 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Indonesia ... A guide to intellectual property law in Indonesia. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Feb-2013 |
| 19 | IP in business transactions: Spain overview A guide to intellectual property law in Spain. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in Business Transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Dec-2012 |
| 20 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Spain ... A guide to intellectual property law in Spain. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Dec-2012 |
| 21 | IP in business transactions: Argentina overview A guide to intellectual property law in Argentina. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in Business Transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 22 | IP in business transactions: Austria overview A guide to intellectual property law in Austria. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 23 | IP in business transactions: Canada overview A guide to intellectual property law in Canada. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 24 | IP in business transactions: China overview A guide to intellectual property law in China. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 25 | IP in business transactions: France overview A guide to intellectual property law in France. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 26 | IP in business transactions: Germany overview A guide to intellectual property law in Germany. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 27 | IP in business transactions: Mexico overview A guide to intellectual property law in Mexico. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 28 | IP in business transactions: Russian Federation overview A guide to intellectual property law in the Russian Federation. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 29 | IP in business transactions: Switzerland overview A guide to intellectual property law in Switzerland. The IP in Business Transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 30 | IP in business transactions: UK (England and Wales) overview A guide to intellectual property law in the UK (England and Wales). The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 31 | IP in business transactions: United States overview A guide to intellectual property law in the United States. The IP in business transactions Q&A gives an overview of maintaining an IP portfolio, exploiting an IP portfolio through assignment and licensing, taking security over IPRs, IP and M&A transactions, and the impact of IP on key areas such as competition law, employees and tax. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the IP in business transactions Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 32 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Argentina ... A guide to intellectual property law in Argentina. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 33 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Austria ... A guide to intellectual property law in Austria. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 34 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Brazil ... A guide to intellectual property law in Brazil. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 35 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Canada ... A guide to intellectual property law in Canada. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 36 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in China ... A guide to intellectual property law in China. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Main IPRs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 37 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in France ... A guide to intellectual property law in France. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 38 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Germany ... A guide to intellectual property law in Germany. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 39 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Mexico ... A guide to intellectual property law in Mexico. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 40 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Russian ... A guide to intellectual property law in the Russian Federation. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the Patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 41 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in Switzerland ... A guide to intellectual property law in Switzerland. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 42 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in UK (England ... A guide to intellectual property law in the UK (England and Wales). The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2012 |
| 43 | Patents, trade marks, copyright and designs in United States ... A guide to intellectual property law in the United States. The Main IPRs Q&A gives an overview of the protection and enforcement of the following IPRs: patents, trade marks, registered designs, unregistered designs, copyright and confidential information. To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions, visit the patents, trade marks and designs Country Q&A tool. This Q&A is part of the PLC multi-jurisdictional guide to IP law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/ip-mjg. | Country Q&A | 01-Mar-2011 |