In This Issue:

- FIGHTING COUNTERFEITS IN CHINA – LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL?

- FEDERAL CIRCUIT EXPANDS SCOPE OF INDUCED INFRINGEMENT FOR METHOD PATENTS

- JURISDICTIONS SPLIT ON WHEN COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION OCCURS: IMPACTS ARE HUGE ON BOTH CLAIMABLE DAMAGES AND COPYRIGHT PORTFOLIO PROTECTION COSTS

- Excerpt from Fighting Counterfeits in China - Light At The End Of The Tunnel?

While many foreign companies believe that China represents an exceptional business opportunity, concerns over patent, trademark, and copyright protection have long been viewed as a barrier to moving forward. While knock-off and copy-cat products originate in many countries, China was for years -- and still is -- considered the most flagrant offender....