(IP finance)   Global - Patents Study published in Science magazine ‘Promoting Intellectual Discovery: Patents Versus Markets’ concludes free markets superior to patent monopolies (Ars Technica) (Techdirt) Economic woes impact valuations, but not all sectors are suffering (Technology Transfer Tactics) Cancer Institute study show impact of patent age on deal probability (Technology Transfer Tactics) Should management be involved in patenting decisions? [read post]

’ paper by Graeme Clark SC (IP Down Under) Full Federal Court decision concerning brand reputation in context of ‘lookalike’ products and famous brands: Hansen Beverage Company v Bickfords (Australia) Pty Ltd (Mallesons Stephen Jaques) Federal Court holds that grace period applicable to a ‘parent patent’ is different to that of its divisional ‘child’: Mont Adventure Equipment v Phoenix Leisure Group (IP Down… [read post]