Bloomberg Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. acquired Northwest Atlantic Inc., a Canadian retail-tenant representation and advisory firm, to feed the growing demand from retailers around the world looking to expand in Canada. Northwest Atlantic, a closely held company based in Toronto, represents more than 65 retailers including fashion retailer Nordstrom Inc., discount-apparel company Winners and movie-theater operator Cineplex Inc., and has …

Bloomberg A drawn-out sale process is never good for value, but in the case of Toys ‘R’ Us, the delayed auction of its brand name could constitute an existential threat to any long-shot comeback. That’s because the closer it gets to Christmas, the less likely any potential bidder for the chain’s intellectual property would have time to reboot the brand …

DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Intellectual Property Association (EIPA) continues to lead in the ongoing unified efforts to promote the adoption of global best practices in intellectual property (IP). The association’s commitment to promo- ting a culture of IP in the country is widely reflected in its continuing efforts to build solid foundations in the advancement of legal action across …