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Expert local insight into the regulation of exploration and extraction, covering crucial topics such as: government policy, legislative framework and industry overview, ownership and acquisition of mining rights and title, duties, royalties and taxes, principal business structures for mining undertakings, sources of financing, classification of mineral reserves, restrictions on movement of goods, services, people and capital in connection with mining activities, environment, health and safety, international treaties and closure and remediation processes.

A guide to patent litigation and patent office procedures across the world, produced by local specialists: types of enforcement proceedings, trial format and timing, standing to sue, standards of proof, inducement/contributory infringement, infringement by foreign activities and by equivalents, discovery, litigation timetable and costs, appeals, alternative dispute resolution, absolute novelty, obviousness or inventiveness, patent unenforceability, voluntary and compulsory licensing, patenting timetable and costs and patent office appeals and opposition and patent duration and modification.