http://dva.2010.managingip.comhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/IpClinic©2011 Managing Intellectual Property60IP ClinicI’ve joined a brand that frequently appears in films and TV programmes. Should I be actively managing this?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2756872/How-do-I-deal-with-product-placement.htmlThu, 27 Jan 2011 09:59:00 GMTI hear peers talking about ‘pruning’ their IP assets during the downturn. What does it mean and what is the best way to go about it?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2739995/How-should-I-prune-my-IP-portfolio.htmlWed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMTDespite its scope, few companies have registered for a European Community design since its launch. Three advocates describe their experienceshttp://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2706356/When-is-it-worth-registering-a-Community-design.htmlMon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTMy company wants to develop an application for a mobile device. What do we need to know about the IP issues involved?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2677226/What-are-the-IP-issues-related-to-apps.htmlFri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMTMy CEO saw that Diageo has added whisky to its pension fund. He is keen to explore ways of plugging our own pension funding hole with non-traditional assets such as IP. What advice do you have?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2661610/Can-we-finance-our-pension-fund-with-IP-assets.htmlWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMTMy company wants to set up a website or blog that allows the public to post their own content. How do I make sure we are not held liable for any IP infringements?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2633249/How-do-we-avoid-liability-for-online-IP-infringement.htmlThu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTI’ve just graduated and joined the IP profession. I can’t imagine what work was like before efiling, the internet and online databases. Can you explain? http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2577374/How-has-working-life-changed-since-1990.htmlTue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTMy company is considering selling a patent portfolio at an auction. Is this a good idea and what do I need to know about commercialising our technology this way?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2477847/Should-we-use-a-patent-auction.htmlSat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTMy marketing colleagues want us to add logos to our product to show that we use fair traded, organic, ethically-sourced ingredients. What do I need to know about using these kinds of marks? http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2456429/IP-Clinic-How-do-I-get-certification.htmlThu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTI have just been promoted to partnership at my firm and need to attract more clients. What advice do you have?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2399807/IP-Clinic-How-can-I-win-more-clients.htmlMon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMTI am starting a business and want to expand to only a few countries. The process for registering a trade mark in those countries looks simple. Should I do it myself?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2383234/IP-Clinic-Do-I-need-a-lawyer-to-register-my-trade-marks.htmlMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMTWe are about to embark on major litigation. However, we want to ensure the costs are kept under control. What measures can we take?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2365096/IP-Clinic-How-can-we-minimise-the-cost-of-litigation.htmlTue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMTWe suspect the factory we use in Asia is manufacturing more of our product and selling it out the back door. What can we do?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2325257/How-can-we-tackle-factory-overruns.htmlSun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMTSoftware developers in my company are increasingly using open source software. What are the main IP issues we need to consider when using open source software and are there any risks involved?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2305672/What-issues-arise-from-using-open-source-software.htmlThu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMTOur company launched a new product last year but we have since discovered that a leading supermarket is selling an own brand version that looks very similar. What should we do?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2281882/How-do-we-stop-lookalikes.htmlTue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMTI've recently qualified as a lawyer. What can I do to maximise my chances of getting a good job in IP when the economy picks up?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2250021/What-is-the-best-way-to-gain-experience-in-IP.htmlWed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMTI think one of our licensees may have financial problems. Although I am reluctant to take drastic action that may sever our business relationship, how can I ensure that we protect our IP? http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2214556/My-licensee-may-be-in-financial-difficulty-How-can-I-protect-my-IP.htmlMon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMTI will be going to the INTA Annual Meeting for the first time this year. I've heard it can be pretty daunting. How can I make the most of the meeting while retaining my sanity?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2192308/How-can-I-make-the-most-of-the-INTA-Annual-Meeting.htmlFri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMTMy company is about to launch an advertising campaign, and we think it could become very popular. Should we welcome this and are there are any particular trade mark/branding concerns we should be aware of?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2168500/Should-we-embrace-viral-marketing.htmlWed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMTGiven the economic situation, my company is looking to cut costs from our IP department and one option is not to renew some of our patent portfolio. Which factors should I consider in deciding which patents not to renew?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2113425/How-should-I-decide-which-patents-not-to-renew.htmlSun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMTMy company is facing increased litigation in the US and I am concerned about the amount of e-discovery required. How can I minimise costs while still fulfilling obligations? http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2089339/How-can-I-best-manage-the-e-discovery-process-in-the-US.htmlSun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMTMy company is keen to save money by moving our IP portfolio to maximise tax efficiencies - what are the advantages and disadvantages?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2070893/What-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-locating-IP-offshore.htmlMon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT"I work for a global company doing business in China. We have a problem with counterfeiters and I am not sure what is the best way to enforce my trade marks." Responses from a lawyer, in-house counsel and investigatorhttp://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2041419/Should-I-choose-civil-or-criminal-remedies-to-protect-my-trade-marks-in-China.htmlSat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMTI work for a business with consumer-facing brands. A lot of our customers seem to have avatars in Second Life. How can we ensure our IP rights are not abused in such virtual worlds? http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2020925/How-can-we-protect-our-rights-in-Second-Life.htmlWed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMTI'm an in-house trade mark counsel for a famous brand and we are thinking about applying for a new gTLD. What issues do we need to consider and should we make an application?http://dva.2010.managingip.com/Article/2003501/Should-we-apply-to-obtain-a-new-gTLD.htmlMon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT