International Law & Trade, Intellectual Property, Business Organization

Skadden's 2013 Insights: Corporate Restructuring

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/21/2013

The global reach of capital markets, financial difficulties in the eurozone and the multinational nature of many businesses and financial institutions have increased the importance of understanding legal, business and other...more

Countdown to The Introduction of The New Patent Box Regime

by Désirée Fields, Tom Scott, Hiroshi Sheraton | McDermott Will & Emery on 1/21/2013

From 1 April 2013, UK companies will be able to elect into a new regime that applies a lower rate of corporation tax to profits from qualifying intellectual property (IP) rights. The relief will be phased in, culminating on...more

IP 101 – 10 Things to Know About Trademarks

by Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP on 1/8/2013

1. What is a trademark? A trademark is a brand name for a product. It can be a word, phrase, logo, design, or virtually anything that is used to identify the source of the product and distinguish it from competitors’...more

IP UPDATE: ACTA May Need a Second Act

by Robert Freedman - Partner at Tharpe & Howell,... on 10/12/2012

The Internet has created a number of challenges for rights holders and the law. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) – a plurilateral agreement that seeks to establish worldwide standards for enforcing Intellectual...more

Plan to Open California Trade Offices in China

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 10/3/2012

Establishing California trade offices in countries around the globe is an old idea whose time has come again. The practice of opening and maintaining foreign trade offices was not uncommon for more than twenty years,...more

Canon And Lexmark Litigation Lead To Uncertainty In Print Toner/Cartridge Industry

by Peter Bauman - Senior Associate at Tharpe &... on 10/2/2012

The industry for remanufactured printer/toner cartridges has flourished for years as users purchase replacements from third party suppliers who fill a need and offer print supplies at prices significantly lower than those...more

What Every Exporter Needs to Know [Video]

by Miller Canfield on 9/25/2012

Increase your business internationally. Miller Canfield lawyers Joe Gustavus and Tim Andersson talk about "What Every Exporter Needs to Know" in the Miller Canfield series: Win-Win Michigan: The state of global business...more

CHINA 20/20 Legal & Regulatory Developments - August 2012

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 8/29/2012

In This Issue: - China’s 12th Five Year Plan for Strategic Emerging Industries - 12th Five Year Plan for Foreign Capital Utilization and Overseas Investment - NDRC Issues Draft Measures for Approval of Foreign...more

Russia's Accession to the WTO: Benefits and Risks

by Armstrong Teasdale LLP on 8/29/2012

On August 22, 2012, the World Trade Organization welcomed Russia as its 156th member. As a result, Russia will lower its tariffs on imports of goods across all sectors of the economy and will reduce trade barriers. This will...more

IRS Issues Guidance on Outbound Transfers of Intangible Property in Asset Reorganizations

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 8/28/2012

In Notice 2012-39 (the “Notice”), the IRS issued guidance announcing its intention to issue regulations with respect to certain transfers of intangible property by a U.S. corporation to a foreign corporation in a...more

Russian Law Update -- August 2012

by Morgan Lewis on 8/6/2012

In This Issue: *Introduction *Reform of the Russian Civil Code: Changes in Legal Entities *Russia’s Accession to the WTO *Arbitration of Disputes in Russia: Recent Developments *Shareholders’ Agreements:...more

Business Litigation Report -- July 2012

by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP on 7/24/2012

In This Issue: Firm News: *Amy Candido Named One of Five Intellectual Property “Rising Stars” by Law360 *Quinn Emanuel Named to The National Law Journal’s “IP Hot List” *Steve Madison and Rick Werder...more

ITC Poised to Address Viability of RAND Defense in Section 337 Litigation

by Duane Morris LLP on 7/10/2012

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently indicated that it will finally address the issue of whether and to what extent members of Standards Setting Organizations (SSOs) who make commitments to license...more

A New Government Criminal Initiative – The Economic Espionage Act

by Michael Volkov on 7/6/2012

Government prosecutors have launched a new initiative aimed at protecting intellectual property. The Economic Espionage Act criminalizes the theft of trade secrets. Congress passed the Act in 1996 to protect United States...more

Important Considerations for US Provisional Patent Applications

by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 6/15/2012

Many startup companies are formed around new ideas and inventions. Therefore, protecting such innovations may be extremely important, especially early on. Timing Can Be Critical If your business plan includes...more

Joint Venture Agreement JVA J.V.A. Partner Agreement

by Mathew Charnay on 6/14/2012

Joint Venture Agreement Ideal for protecting partner firms, companies, or organizations while entering into a mutual business relationship. ...more

Spring 2012 Eye on China Newsletter

by Foley & Lardner LLP on 6/6/2012

Legal News: Eye on China Quarterly Newsletter is part of our ongoing commitment to providing legal insight to our clients as they successfully navigate the complex and ever-changing legal and regulatory environment, whether...more

Doing Business in Poland

by Miller Canfield on 5/19/2012

Table of Contents: - Overview...1 - Forms of Entity.... 1 - Establishing A Business...2 - Specific Form of Doing Business In Poland-Direct Sales...4 - Dispute Resolution Mechanism... 5 - Labor Matters and...more

Inside the (Patent) Box: UK Government introduces beneficial tax regime on patent income

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/1/2012

Beginning on 1 April 2013, the UK Government will reduce the rate of corporation tax payable in the UK on profits arising from patents and some other forms of intellectual property (“IP”). The reduced tax rate implemented by...more

China Life Sciences Newsletter -- April 2012

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 4/26/2012

In This Issue: *Investor Q&A *Trends and Best Practices in R&D Strategic Partnerships in China *USPTO Proposed Rules on Preissuance Submissions Excerpt from Investor Q&A Interview by Chuck Comey,...more

Sector Primers — Technology

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 2/29/2012

The Chinese government is aggressively encouraging domestic and foreign invested companies to develop, co-develop and acquire various technologies viewed as critical to China’s long-term global competitiveness. This policy...more

Taxpayer Wins “Beneficial Ownership” Case: Velcro Canada Inc. v. The Queen

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 2/29/2012

The Tax Court of Canada recently allowed the taxpayer’s appeal in Velcro Canada Inc. v. The Queen. The issue on appeal was whether a Dutch company was the beneficial owner of royalties paid to it by a Canadian...more

"Beneficial Owner" - CRA'S Assessment Of Velcro Doesn't Stick

by Dentons on 2/28/2012

The Tax Court has once again considered the meaning of the phrase “beneficial owner” for purposes of the tax treaty between Canada and the Netherlands. It has also once again ruled in favour of the taxpayer in...more

Intellectual Property and SMEs in Kenya

by David Opijah on 2/17/2012

SMEs play a major part in innovation, besides providing an alternative source of employment to millions of people. The article looks at steps Kenya is taking to institutionalize SMEs into official government policy and...more

Russian Legal Update - February 2012

by Dechert LLP on 2/16/2012

In This Issue: p1 WTO Membership Will Provide Needed Boost to Investment Climate in Russia p3 UPDATED – Russian Foreign Strategic Investments Law: a Step Forward on the Way to Liberalization or a...more

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International Law & Trade › Intellectual Property › Business Organization

Skadden's 2013 Insights: Corporate Restructuring

Countdown to The Introduction of The New Patent Box Regime

IP 101 – 10 Things to Know About Trademarks

IP UPDATE: ACTA May Need a Second Act

Plan to Open California Trade Offices in China

Canon And Lexmark Litigation Lead To Uncertainty In Print Toner/Cartridge Industry

What Every Exporter Needs to Know [Video]

CHINA 20/20 Legal & Regulatory Developments - August 2012

Russia's Accession to the WTO: Benefits and Risks

IRS Issues Guidance on Outbound Transfers of Intangible Property in Asset Reorganizations

Russian Law Update -- August 2012

Business Litigation Report -- July 2012

ITC Poised to Address Viability of RAND Defense in Section 337 Litigation

A New Government Criminal Initiative – The Economic Espionage Act

Important Considerations for US Provisional Patent Applications

Joint Venture Agreement JVA J.V.A. Partner Agreement

Spring 2012 Eye on China Newsletter

Doing Business in Poland

Inside the (Patent) Box: UK Government introduces beneficial tax regime on patent income

China Life Sciences Newsletter -- April 2012

Sector Primers — Technology

Taxpayer Wins “Beneficial Ownership” Case: Velcro Canada Inc. v. The Queen

"Beneficial Owner" - CRA'S Assessment Of Velcro Doesn't Stick

Intellectual Property and SMEs in Kenya

Russian Legal Update - February 2012

What Every Exporter Needs to Know [Video]

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