With abundant natural resources and the need to rebuild their shattered economies after decades of civil war, Angola and Mozambique remain economic bright spots on the African continent

Efforts to rebuild the country are being hampered by poor roads, railways and ports

Despite feelling the effects of the global financial crisis, Mozambique continues to focus on expanding its natural resources and particularly its energy sector

Attempts are being made in Angola to broaden its economic output with the creation of government incentives and the introduction of stronger regulatory systems

When it comes to protecting companies intellectual property (IP) rights, businesses often take two distinct approaches, says João Paulo Miranda, Head of IP at Garrigues

The enactment of new legislation relating to the parallel import of medicines into Portugal has dramatically simplified the obligations of applicants and the duties of the Portuguese medicines regulator INFARMED, say António Pinto Leite

Businesses need to be aware of the need to protect their data from loss or ‘leakage’™ and understand that most issues arise internally rather than externally

The Portuguese Government’s attempts to promote the use of mediation and arbitration in intellectual and industrial property (IP) disputes are being driven by the continuing inefficiency of the country’s Commercial Courts, says Cé

Generic medicines are playing an increasingly important and prominent role in Portugal albeit the innovative pharmaceutical industry is responding