Sector

Playing Defence

In 2011, Korea’s biggest legal battles appear to pit patent attorneys against attorney and Korean law firms againstforeign law firms. Gregory Glass reports from Seoul on the country’s intellectual property market.

Does Infringement Always Equal Damages?

IP rights-holders in South Korea may soon find that profit loss damages are no longer available to them, especially if they’ve been using their trademark on similar goods rather than designated goods.

The Sharks are Circling

Australia’s Federal Court’s decision in the recent Sporte Leisure case may help brand owners stop parallel imports.

No Monopoly over Colour, Shape or Packaging of a Medicine

‘Still a Long Way to Go,’ says US Commerce Secretary

Kiwis Warned to Not Run Afoul of World Cup Regulations

Partnership Now Harder to Attain

.sa Second Level Domain Name Registration Now Available in Saudi Arabia

DLA Piper And DLA Phillips Fox Integrate To DLA Piper

Allen & Overy Has Named Benjamin Bai As Partner

Anand Mehta Has Joined Khaitan & Co In Mumbai As Partner

Kenneth Choy Has Joined Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge As Partner

Clifford Chance Has Plans To Open An Office In Doha, Qatar

K Minh Dang Is Named Partner And Head Of YKVN’s New Singapore Office

Jakkrit Kuanpoth Has Joined Tilleke & Gibbins As Of Counsel