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No. 193 Managing Intell. Prop. 1 (October 2009)

handle is hein.journals/manintpr193 and id is 1 raw text is: CONTENTS OCOE 200 Managing Intellectual Property- INCORPORATING IPASIA WWW.MANAGINGIP.COM OCTOBER 2009 ISSUE 193 INTERNATIONAL 42 1 How to fix the PCT As patent backlogs mount, IP offices and applicants are searching for a way to solve the problems of pendency. WIPO says that the PCT can provide a solution. But can the organisation reinvigorate the system and win the confidence of users? Emma Barraclough PLUS: USPTO officials tell Eileen McDermott about PCT operations at the Office SEE ALSO: Survey of biggest PCT X filers, page 48 UNITED STATES 35The name game Naming a sports stadium offers brand owners exposure on a grand scale. But lawyers negotiating such deals need to take into account a range of commercial and IP issues. James Weinberger CHINA In August the WTO released its panel report on the second of two cases that the US brought against China two years ago. This is what the decisions mean for IP owners. Peter Yu UNITED STATES 64 Grey market goods As the economy tightens, many retailers and distributors have started reselling products outside of approved distribution channels. This is how you can stop them. Andrea Anderson and Annie Haselfeld INTERNATIONAL 68 Customs practices compared Customs officers are a vital part of the fight against the international trade in counterfeits. Correspondents in seven jurisdictions explain how, in Managing IP's monthly O&A guide INTERNATIONAL 76 Knowledge management Encouraging employees to share best practices with third parties can boost company effi- ciency but put your IP at risk. Here's how to manage the process. Stephen Manton OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE 134 How do we ensure that we protect our own IP and don't infringe the rights of others when we use open source software? 35 I Name that stadium CONTENTS CONTINUED OVERLEAF > > WWW.MANAGINGIP.COM OCTOBER 200911