Vietnam today is considered a strong potential market for the electronics and computer industry, with a large population of nearly 100 million and a high rate of goods consumption. In addition, the Vietnamese population is very young, with nearly one-third being between the ages of 15 to 29, a group that tends to be the most avid consumers of electronic products, such as mobile phones and computers.

Standard essential patents are critical to high tech industries but have been the subject of limited consideration in Australia in connection with allegations of patent infringement and validity. A case in the Federal Court now progressing to trial has brought these matters into sharp focus. Continue reading “Motorola v Hytera: standard essential patents to be considered by Federal Court”

Up to now, intellectual property has been taught only in law schools. But over the last 50 years, IP has grown from a narrowly specialized legal field into a major force in American social and economic life. With IP-protected innovation now the principal driver of corporate value as well as driving economic growth nationally, intellectual property has become vitally important to all Americans, not just those in the legal profession. Indeed, the University of Southern California just recently was the first school to launch a course in intellectual property for undergraduates. Continue reading “How IP-Protected Innovation is Driving Economic Growth”

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