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    Dawn Raid GuideRestricted access

  • Investing in China

    Investing in China 2010Restricted access

    Welcome to Simmons & Simmons' guide to Investing in China. This guide outlines a variety of legal considerations relating to foreign investment and M&A in the People's Republic of China.

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  • European patent litigation – structure and developments Restricted access

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    Submitted: 20 February 2012

    Progress towards a unified patent system in Europe is moving fast, but for the time being the complex differences in national patent regimes persist. This article examines those differences and the implications for those starting or defending a patent infringement claim.

  • 欧州における特許訴訟－その構造と進展 Restricted access

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    Submitted: 20 February 2012

    欧州では統一特許制度に向けた動きが加速していますが、当面は、各国ごとに異なる複雑な特許制度が欧州では存続することになります。本稿では、特許侵害を張する者又はされた者にとって、各国制度の違いがどのように影響するのかを整理します。

  • ノウハウライセンス契約における解除と損害賠償に関する判決 Restricted access

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    Submitted: 17 February 2012

    ドイツ連邦最高裁判所は、長期ノウハウライセンス契約の解除権に関する判決を行いました。この判決では、契約解除権が消滅するために必要な期間は、一律に定まるものではなく、契約ごとの事情によって異なるとの判断が下されました。債務不履行があった場合であっても、継続的な義務が定められている長期取引契約の当事者は、情報を収集し、交渉を行う時間的余裕があることになります。

  • Termination and damages ruling on know how licence agreements Restricted access

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    Submitted: 17 February 2012

    The German courts have ruled on the termination of a long term know how licence. There is no one size fits all period after which the right to terminate an agreement ends.

  • Episode 215: Doing R&D in China

    Video Podcast

    Submitted: 14 February 2012

    Simmons & Simons partner Lewis Ho talks to colleague Jenna Ho Marris about the current issues facing foreign technology companies conducting R&D in China.

  • Episode 214: Marketing new drugs in China

    Video Podcast

    Submitted: 06 February 2012

    Simmons & Simmons partner Lewis Ho talks to colleague Jenna Ho Marris about the current issues facing pharmaceutical companies launching new drugs in the China market.

  • Italy repeals controversial IP provision - in line with EU request Restricted access

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    Submitted: 03 February 2012

    The Italian government responds to a formal request from the European Union to comply with rules on marketing authorisations for generics.

  • Originators versus generics: the Pfizer case in Italy Restricted access

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    Submitted: 03 February 2012

    The Italian Competition Authority has imposed a fine of over €10m for abuse of dominance in the pharmaceuticals industry.

  • Mitigation costs cover: Standard Life Assurance Limited v ACE European Group & Others Restricted access

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    Submitted: 02 February 2012

    Standard Life has succeeded in a £100m claim under its professional indemnity insurance, for a payment made to mitigate the risk of greater claims.

  • Episode 209: Patent litigation in China

    Video Podcast

    Submitted: 24 January 2012

    Simmons & Simmons LLP Shanghai IP partner Lewis Ho talks to colleague Paul England about the key features of patent litigation in China.

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