Dear Website Visitor,

We're always glad to use this newsletter to bring you useful industry news. This month it also provides an opportunity to let us know what important IP law issues you see emerging in our industry.  

This month's feature story is a deep dive on emerging IP law and business issues in virtual worlds. What may have previously seemed an inconsequential hobby for a few, is now consuming an increasing amount of mindshare in the IP industry. 

Finally, if you will be attending INTA which is now close at hand, please be sure to stop by booth, #212 in Hall 17, to visit the Thomson CompuMark team. I hope to see you there!!

 
Announcing Thomson Reuters

April 17th marked an exciting day in the collective histories of Thomson Corporation and Reuters Group PLC. The formation of Thomson Reuters represents the leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals worldwide. CEO, Thomas Glocer shares some thoughts about the newly formed company, and what it will continue to stand for.

Find out how this newly formed company with over 150 years of accumulated global success, can provide you with the knowledge to act. Continue reading.

 
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Their specialized knowledge, experience and relationships can help make complex domestic and foreign filings a success. They provide expert filing services for trademarks, copyrights, embassy and legalization requests.

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The State of Business and Law in Virtual Worlds  

Are virtual worlds a technology distraction, or the next frontier for major brands?

"It depends on the company" says journalist and blogger Dave Wieneke, who is fresh back from the 2008 Virtual Law Conference.

He discusses the kinds of businesses using virtual worlds, why, and the array of unresolved legal issues awaiting early adopters today.  Continue reading.