Monthly Archives: June 2008

Chinese Copyright Law, Peer Production and the Participatory Media Age: An Old Regime In a New World

Just found an interesting Chapter about Chinese Copyright Law, written by Mr Sampsung Xiaoxiang Shi, read here.Of course I am flattered that note 22 refers to my thesis. I will review the 48 pages Mr Shi has written as Chapter … Continue reading

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Japan On Chinese trade marks of Japanese Locations: “Can’t Touch This”

The Japanese Patent Office declared it wants to stop Chinese companies registering Japanese geographical locations as trade marks. “The two languages share many characters and Japan’s Kyodo news agency said thenames of 19 of the country’s 47 prefectures including Kyoto, … Continue reading

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Born Thanks To Counterfeiters?

Mr Robert Kessler of Newsday tells about counterfeit ring raids and warns that counterfeit condom of the Trojan Horse brand can be less than effective in preventing pregnancies and protect against diseases. “A spokeswoman for Church and Dwight, the company … Continue reading

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Smoking, the New Olympic Sport. What About Torching Your Smoke? Demonstration Sport

Smoking and sport seems like a match of heaven. At least that might be the thought process of some counterfeiters who were caught by Beijing police: “Beijing police said on Wednesday they had detained seven people for allegedly producing and … Continue reading

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How to Prevent and Act Upon Intellectual Property Rights Infringements in China

I wrote an article for Duncan Bucknell Company, the Australian company specialised in Global IP Strategy about how to protect and enforce your IPR in China. Read it on the site of Duncan Bucknell Company or below: By Danny Friedmann … Continue reading

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Theatre productions in China: “Keep your ideas to yourself”

I interviewed Ms Felicitas Speth von Schülzburg, director of International Performing Arts, about her experiences with intellectual property in China. She is operating in the art sector, which is, similar to the fashion industry, very vulnerable for “trendspotters”. Ms Speth … Continue reading

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