CONTENTS

6 IP news

10 Time for a change

Now that the US House of Representatives has passed US President Barack Obama’s controversial healthcare legislation, attention will turn again to patent reform. WIPR looks at the key proposals.

14 Watch this pharma space

The European Commission’s investigation into the behaviour of companies operating in the pharmaceutical sector in the European Union culminated in the publication of a fi nal report on July 8, 2009. Duncan Curley looks at the implications.

18 Good expert, good case

A good expert witness can make the difference between winning and losing a case. So can a bad one. WIPR looks at how to pick the best possible person.

22 Speeding things up in Taiwan

Taiwan’s Intellectual Property Offi ce has recently introduced an accelerated examination programme for patent applications that have already been submitted in other jurisdictions. Joy Pan and Grace Shao explain.

26 Boosting foreign technology transfers and brand licensing

Recent changes to rules on foreign investments should make it easier for companies to conclude technology transfer and licensing agreements, say Nirupam Lodha and Kshitij Sharma.

30 An interview with Francis Gurry

Francis Gurry took over as director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization in 2008. The job is the culmination of a 25-year career at WIPO and presents a unique set of challenges. WIPR spoke to him about the organisation’s achievements so far and its targets for the future.

4 World Intellectual Property Review March/April 2010

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