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CONTENTS 14 18 20 The 21st century patent attorney


Avi Freeman examines how the role of the patent attorney is changing in an increasingly commercial world.


Policing the pirates


The Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance is making signifi cant headway in the fi ght against IP infringement across its member countries in the region, says its founder Scott Butler.


Confl ict, overlap or co-existence between design and copyright law?


Can a design be protected under both laws but not necessarily be infringed, by the same object, under both laws? Henning Hartwig untangles this tricky legal puzzle.


24 20 28 Observations on covered business method patent review


The newly-created covered business method proceeding is noteworthy for its special eligibility criteria and limitations not present in other post-grant options. Michelle K. Holoubek and Michael V. Messinger report.


A swift and affordable alternative to litigation


Effective use of customs measures can serve as a useful fi rst line of defence against counterfeiters, and reduce the need for more costly legal action, as Kenji Sugimura and Rebecca Chen explain.


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Sinking the counterfeit ship: the response of brand owners and online retailers


The fi ght against online pirates has many fronts, involving internet service providers, payment enablers and law enforcement as well as brand owners. Roxana Sullivan reports.


40 The increasing impact of 'patent trolls'


The sheer number of patent infringement lawsuits commenced by so-called ‘patent trolls’ has risen to more than half of those fi led during this past year. Paul J. Sutton investigates.


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The importance of patent information for the innovation economy


Inventors and IP professionals need to search the knowledge base thoroughly. Software solutions such as Patbase can help speed and effi ciency, as Ann Chapman and Katy Wood explain.


48 8 World Intellectual Property Review Annual 2014 www.worldipreview.com Nice Classifi cation post IP Translator


The date of fi ling has different implications for Nice Classifi cation class headings in different EU countries after the IP Translator ruling, as Álvaro Pérez Lluna explains.


Innovative drugs or generics?


Two of Mexico’s authorities manage the patent-MA process for patenting drugs, but it is not always a simple matter, as Xavier Hadad reports.


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