What China’s 13th Five-Year Plan means for businesses involved in innovation, technology and the Internet of things
March 31, 2016
China’s continued focus on technology and innovation will have a critical impact on intellectual property protection and enforcement …
How continuing US sanctions on Iran impact non-US businesses and individuals doing business in Iran
March 23, 2016
The West’s sanctions on Iran changed significantly in mid-January as the EU and the UN relieved almost all restrictions. The US, however …
Global economic weather
March 23, 2016
Fed chairman Janet Yellen’s dovish comments after the Fed’s FOMC meeting persuaded the market that we can expect only two US rate hikes this year …
Anti-trust Enforcement Agency gives guidance on business operator making commitments
March 22, 2016
The National Development and Reform Commission published the Guidelines for Commitments by Business Operators in
Review of the various initiatives launched by the government in 2015
March 22, 2016
The government of India, in the year 2015, announced a slew of schemes to catalyse foreign investment in areas that would help in …
Indonesian regulatory framework for real estate investment funds
March 22, 2016
In late 2015, the Indonesian Minister of Finance issued Regulation No. 200/PMK.03/2015 regarding Tax Treatment of Taxpayers and Taxable Entrepreneurs …
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement … some highlights
March 22, 2016
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (the TPPA) is a multilateral free trade agreement which aims to further liberalise the economies of …
Make our system work: litigation practice expedited
March 22, 2016
The perception that litigation is a slow and arduous process has drawn many of us closer to the idea of alternative modes of dispute resolution. …
The Korean government announces Guidelines on Fair Employee Evaluations and Rules of Employment to help enforce its labour reforms
March 22, 2016
On January 22, 2016, the Ministry of Employment and Labour (MOEL) announced Guidelines on Fair Employee Evaluations and Guidelines …
UAE procurement; a bigger role for the private sector
March 22, 2016
In early February, the UAE announced a major government shake-up to prepare the UAE for the future. Under the new plans, a number of ministries are …
Guidance on mortgages of residential houses yet to be built
March 22, 2016
On December 9, 2015 the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular No. 26/2015/TT-NHNN guiding on procedures for mortgage and …
Deals of the Year 2015
March 21, 2016
Our 11th annual Deals of the Year Special Report compiles the most innovative, unique, mega and complex transactions between December 2014 and November 2015 that saw the region flying high again.
Deals of the Year 2015
March 21, 2016
Our 11th annual Deals of the Year Special Report compiles the most innovative, unique, mega and complex transactions between December 2014 and November 2015 that saw the region flying high again.
Doing Business in Iran: Life After (Secondary) Sanctions
March 17, 2016
The legal landscape for doing business in Iran has changed significantly in the past seven months …
Mario Draghi, Football Manager
March 17, 2016
It is sometimes said that the chief skill of a football manager is to pick to which team he should lend his magic at any one time. Much the same might be said of central bankers and their policy initiatives …
Profits Recession? It’s M&A Time
March 17, 2016
Is the US heading for a ‘profits recession’, or might it already be in one? And if a profits recession is a feature of the economic landscape, how long might it last…
Profits Recession? It’s M&A Time
March 17, 2016
Is the US heading for a ‘profits recession’, or might it already be in one? And if a profits recession is a feature of the economic landscape, how long might it last…
Vietnam Alert – January 2016
March 10, 2016
New regulations on food safety inspection, stock market actions and offshore direct investment affect the way of doing business in Vietnam. This edition also looks at how the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act affects international banking and local accounts of Americans.
Historic Court of Appeal Decision in Dunkin’ Brands: Three Lessons for Franchisors in Canada
March 7, 2016
The Quebec Court of Appeal has specified the intensity of the franchisor’s implied obligations in what is the most significant franchise case in Québec since 1998.
Use of Trademarks As Metadata & #Hashtags in Canada
March 1, 2016
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Canada provides guidance on the proper use of IP in this digital world that brand owners need to know now.
A change of role for a legal representative under the new Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014?
March 1, 2016
The roles and responsibilities of the legal representative set out under Clinical Trials Directive 2001/20/EC are likely to change under the new Clinical Trials Regulation 536/2014.
New Compliance Form and Fee for Employers of Foreign Work Permit Applicants in Canada
March 1, 2016
Employers whose foreign employees must apply for a work permit or extension should be aware of a new Compliance Form and Compliance Fee that they must submit before the person applies for the work permit in Canada.
Indonesia Widens Door to Foreign Investment
March 1, 2016
Indonesia released its tenth economic policy package on February 12, 2016, with a focus on boosting foreign direct investment and protecting small and medium enterprises and cooperatives.
Use of Trademarks As Metadata & #Hashtags in Canada
March 1, 2016
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Canada provides guidance on the proper use of IP in this digital world that brand owners need to know now.
Claims that Involve a Fixed Dosage and Schedule Can Constitute Patentable Subject Matter
March 1, 2016
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has issued a revised guidance which provides clear instructions on how to approach medical use claims and determine whether such claims are eligible for patent protection.
The Application of the Bhasin Principle of Good Faith in Canada: An Early Example
March 1, 2016
A recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia provides an early example of how courts will apply the general principle of good faith in Canada.
The true value of IP can be both easy and hard to find
February 24, 2016
As well as noting key recent patent sales, Ronald Yu, General Counsel of Gilkron Ltd, discusses why it is important for in-house counsel to beware of IP laws, how with use of modern technology and specialised search engines this is now easier than ever and how a company’s trademarks can be worth more than its book value.
Merger to create one of the world’s largest New Law businesses spanning Europe, Asia and Australia
February 24, 2016
Lawyers On Demand (LOD) and AdventBalance announced that they will merge in a deal which will see the creation of one of the world’s largest New Law businesses …
Amendments to the Copyright Law to Cope with the Digital Technology
February 17, 2016
Thailand passed two amendments to make the country’s copyright law more relevant and more practical in the age of digital technology.