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Copyright
The US has come top for the second time in a report linking the IP environment of jurisdictions with growth and development. 3 February 2014
Patents
Social network Twitter has acquired more than 900 patents from IBM and signed a cross-licensing deal with the technology company. 3 February 2014
Trademarks
In January, the International Trademark Association elected its new president and chair of its board of directors. WIPR speaks to Mei-lan Stark on her plans for the year ahead. 1 February 2014
Jurisdiction reports
The Unregistered Community Design (UCD) generated apparently little interest when it was created by the Council Regulation (CE) 6/2002 of December 12, 2001 on Community Designs. 1 February 2014
Jurisdiction reports
Deere & Company is a registrant of a colour combination mark in China in respect of tractors, harvesting machines and related goods. 1 February 2014
Trademarks
Law firm Hogan Lovells invited guests to its London office to hear about a new report on brands on February 3, 2014. WIPR was there. 1 February 2014
Copyright
The recorded music licensing landscape has changed considerably since 1934 when the performers’ rights organisation PPL was founded, and copyright law is constantly evolving, as Peter Leathem reports. 1 February 2014
Jurisdiction reports
The Malaysian government is currently actively encouraging the creation and monetisation of intellectual property. 1 February 2014
Copyright
Four candidates are hoping to secure the director general role at the World Intellectual Property Organization. WIPR interviewed the contenders ahead of the elections in May. 1 February 2014
Patents
As the market for smartphones continues to grow, a robust IP strategy is crucial for holding on to global share. WIPR spoke to Chinese telecoms company and phone maker Huawei’s chief legal officer Song Liuping about the world’s number one mobile broadband provider’s efforts. 1 February 2014
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