Among the important elements of the problem (and its potential solutions) discussed in this book are the following: - the strong influence of legal culture in the different Asian countries, - the limits of IP harmonisation in Europe, - the importance of understanding the political and cultural perceptions that prevail in the various Asian countries, - the non-uniform approach of different Asian countries due in part to bilateral free trade agreements, and- the experience of patent office cooperation and its potential as a model for smaller countries.