Technology transfer is a subset of IP licensing and is the process of commercially exploiting research output often requires having to transfer knowledge, technologies, manufacturing techniques and their attendant IP rights from R&D facilities to corporate vehicles geared toward production based on this know-how. This is usually done via licensing agreements, outright assignments, or even […]... Read More
Trade mark prosecution or registration is the process of registering a trade mark for a product or service. Different countries have specific requirements for registration but the processes are broadly the same, involving conducting searches to ensure that mark is not overly similar to another previously registered mark, the filing of various forms and documents […]... Read More
Many of the world’s best IP assets remain trade secrets: Yum! Brands, Inc.’s “11 secret herbs and spices” for their KFC chicken recipe and the Coca-Cola Company’s “Merchandise 7X” for their cola drink product to name two famous examples. There will be occasions when exploiting an IP asset requires that it continue to remain confidential […]... Read More
It’s not necessary for you to know the difference between a patent and a trade mark or whether you ought to conduct a private criminal prosecution or commence civil proceedings against an infringer. As complicated as IP law may be, we’re here to advise and process the information for you into clear choices so that […]... Read More
In an age where an idea translates easily into material expression, and with every individual having the potential to be an original creator, intellectual property (“IP”) protection has become more important than ever. The marketplace of ideas has become a veritable bazaar where the latest apps, gadgets, publications, media and inventions jostle for the consumer’s […]... Read More
The reality of modern trade and the rise of internet commerce means that companies are able to look for markets abroad instead of depending solely on domestic demand. At the same time, national security concerns and ongoing sanctions against rogue nations place additional requirements on manufacturers and exporters to ensure that their products or materials […]... Read More
Companies today have to navigate a minefield of anti-corruption compliance. Further complicating this situation is the interplay of applicable local laws and the extra-jurisdictional effects of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act. While it is easy enough to issue a company policy against paying bribes or accepting kickbacks, more […]... Read More
Competition law considerations are forcing companies to rethink their approach to business. Reports of hefty fines for cartel behaviour and abuses of dominant market positions have become more commonplace. For the modern company, whether an SME or a large MNC, this means that some attention must be paid to its conduct, as well as the […]... Read More
“Information is power”, or so the saying goes. And true enough, personal information or data has considerable value to businesses in the digital age. At the same time, modern laws are developing to ensure that those who handle and process information are subject to certain standards of responsibility to protect the owners of the personal […]... Read More
There is an increasing trend toward greater operational transparency. More legal regulations are being enacted and enforced to govern the activities of companies. The failure to observe relevant laws and regulations may lead to severe consequences such as hefty fines and even imprisonment. This can result in significant erosion of business profits and damage to […]... Read More
