the 103rd Issue: Samsung sues Apple in patent row-China Intellectual Property

· US Copyright Office Releases Priorities for Next Two Years

The US Copyright Office yesterday issued its priorities and projects for the next two years, targeting studies, legislation, trade and foreign relations, and administrative law... More

·Samsung sues Apple in patent row

SEOUL - Samsung Electronics Co. sued Apple Inc. in Japan and Australia to stop sales of the iPhone 4S, escalating a legal battle between the world's two biggest makers of smartphones and tablet computers... More

· WTO IP Committee to Address Medicines Access, Plain-Packaged Tobacco, ACTA

The World Trade Organization committee responsible for intellectual property rights issues was meeting last week and will address several items of potential debate, including a nearly unused 2003 provision for compulsory-licensed medicines exports to poor countries...More

· Hewlett-Packard Wins Inkjet Print Cartridge Patent Case
· Occupy Wall Street (TM)? L.I. Couple Seeks Trademark
· RIM, Motorola, Apple and HTC Sued for Trademark Infringement

· UK and Mexico Sign Agreement on IP and Growth
· China Patent Week: National spotlight on intellectual property
· London, Ont., Author Files Copyright Lawsuit against Publishing Giant

· New Zealand backs generic drug sales to aid developing nations

· China and Japan establish a PPH to shorten patent prosecution period

· Guangdong IP watchdog performed its duty at the 110th Guangzhou Fair

· Chinese patent documentation become must-search in PCT examination

·Copyright Puzzles behind "Subway Waterfall" Issue 45, By Anne Zhang, China IP,[Copyright]

Around 4 o'clock on the afternoon of June 23^rd, the sky over Beijing darkened abruptly. Along with deafening thunder, a storm approached from the north and moved quickly towards the central districts of the city.... More

·Protection Stems from Understanding--An Interview with ASTM Vice President Tom O'Brien Issue 45, By Anne Zhang, China IP,[Patent]

"International Standards" has long been a buzzword for many people. Though use of the term is very common, finding a common meaning of the term has proven to be difficult. It is undisputed that international standards have played an important role in people's lives... More