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#008    November 28, 2016
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Foreign-invested Firms and IP for Loan Collateral in China
Jili Chung
IP pledges, wherein forms of intellectual property such as patents, copyrighted content or trademarks are used as collateral for a loan, are an important component when structuring...More >>


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Detecting Counterfeit Goods With Help From Customs With The WCO’s IPM Platform
Conor Stuart/IP Observer Reporter
What happens when you notice a slump in sales of a popular product line despite apparent customer satisfaction? Although it’s the big data era, if you’re a small or medium-sized company with limited resources, it can be difficult to assess which data source...More >>
An Exit from Brexit? The Uncertain Future of the Unitary Patent
Conor Stuart/IP Observer Reporter
If you are developing products that include a patented invention that you expect to enter several European markets in the future, then you may have become increasingly concerned over how Brexit will affect your options for patent rights and whether the plans...More >>
Tsai Ing-wen, Lin Chuan Speak at CNFI 70th Birthday Bash
Conor Stuart/IP Observer Reporter
On Nov. 9 Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen and Taiwanese premier Lin Chuan both gave speeches at the 70th anniversary celebration of the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI). This was significant given the widespread protests against...More >>

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