Aspen Publishers (New York) has released "Global Patent Litigation," a new loose-leaf information service designed to fill the need for information on the strategy and practical aspects of patent litigation in the major trading countries of the world.

Aspen Publishers (New York) has released "Global Patent Litigation," a new loose-leaf information service designed to fill the need for information on the strategy and practical aspects of patent litigation in the major trading countries of the world. The new service is updated monthly and an annual subscription costs $313. The title includes a description of how strategy is formulated in international patent litigation, including the main provisions of the European Patent Convention (EPC) and the European Patent Office (EPO). Subsequent chapters cover the laws of a range of national jurisdictions with data on how a patentee can enforce the patent, with accompanying information on pitfalls and remedies. The loose-leaf service includes coverage of court systems, remedies and applicable law in 16 national chapters, including the U.S., Australia, Brazil, and South Africa, with over 20 other countries to be included in coverage in future supplements, including Norway, China, Hong Kong, Mexico and Greece.