Managing IP Correspondent

Editorial: A lack of IP understanding

The challenge of how to improve understanding of intellectual property was discussed by Manny Schecter, chief patent counsel at IBM, at the Second Annual Intellectual Property Awareness Summit in New York on November 29.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 04 2019

Utynam’s Heirs

A monthly column devoted to IP curiosities and controversies, named in honour of John of Utynam

Managing IP Correspondent, February 04 2019

India: Supreme Court sets aside order in Monsanto case

The new year brought new hopes for Monsanto with the Supreme Court setting aside a Division Bench order of the Delhi High Court dated April 11 2018 which held the Monsanto patent for Bt cotton invalid.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 04 2019

Japan: Court addresses foreign clinical trial periods and patent term extension

The International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) which commenced in 1990 made it possible to use common scientific and technical methods in drug development in Japan, the United States and EU. As a result, in approval reviews of medicinal drugs in Japan, results from foreign clinical trials are utilised based on bridging development strategy as stipulated by ICH Guideline E5.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 04 2019

Malaysia: Cyberspace is the fastest growing sphere for counterfeit trade

While the Internet is a convenient place for users to share and receive information, the fast and continuous growth of the Internet has created opportunities for counterfeiters to more easily use means and channels online to promote and sell counterfeit goods to consumers.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 04 2019

US: TTAB clarifies requirements for consent agreements

The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) issued a precedential opinion in In re American Cruise Lines, Inc. regarding the necessary provisions for an acceptable consent to registration. In doing so, the TTAB provided clarification and guidance to trade mark owners who are negotiating and drafting consent agreements.

Managing IP Correspondent, February 04 2019

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