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India's new Trade Marks Act provides protection of an international standard. Confusion exists, however, about the constitution of the new appellate board system to deal with the appeals of trade mark registry decisions, explains Ranjan Narula -
The European Commission has proposed new rules on technology licensing with changes to the Block Exemption Regulation. James Nurton examines why many companies fear the new rules will stifle innovation
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Many ccTLDs have now been opened up to international brand owners, but there is no uniformity in how disputes are handled. Lori Faye Fischler examines the rules, and how they are implemented, in the 10 most popular jurisdictions
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Antony Taubman, head, WIPO traditional knowledge (global issues) division
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Research is underway into patenting treatments for the Sars virus. But patent systems are not the same everywhere, especially where living organisms are concerned. Researchers need to be aware of the differences, warns Aaradhana Sadasivam
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Fame means not all literary figure marks are created equal, says Charlotte Colthurst of Bird & Bird in examining an EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal ruling
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Stephania Cardiel of Becerril, Coca & Becerril examines how recent reforms signal a regional move towards faster, more internationally aligned innovation systems
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Pravir Palayathan of Inlex explains Mauritius’ customs-led system for protecting trademarks, regulating authorised importers and exporters, and swiftly seizing counterfeit goods
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Gillian Tan of That.Legal explains how accidental font licensing gaps arise in practice, and how Singapore’s compensatory copyright framework affects enforcement outcomes
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Igor Charles of Inlex explains how the EUIPO Board of Appeal recognised the Givenchy 4G logo’s reputation in France, linking luxury goods to financial services under Article 8(5) of the EU Trademark Regulation
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Yue Guan of Wanhuida Intellectual Property explains how the CNIPA’s rulings on mirogabalin besylate tablets highlight the importance of formulation patent drafting and claim amendments in China’s drug patent landscape
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Thanh Phuong Vu of Tilleke & Gibbins explains how Vietnam’s 2025 Intellectual Property Law amendment introduces protection for partial and intangible designs under Locarno Class 32
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A reversal decision by the Turkish Court of Cassation clarifies when patent enforcement may trigger unfair competition liability, report Aysel Korkmaz Yatkın, Selin Sinem Erciyas, and Beste Turan Kurtoğlu of Gün and Partners
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Min Son of Hanol IP & Law explains how the decision clarifies that multiple-word trademarks can infringe if an element serves as an essential distinctive part
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Taiwan has stepped up trade secret enforcement through legislative reform and court practice, says Tony Tung-Yang Chang of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices