Managing IP Correspondent

The Netherlands: Cost awards in Dutch enforcement cases

From now on, a defendant in preliminary Dutch IP enforcement cases can also obtain a cost order against the claimant if the case is withdrawn by the claimant before the oral hearing, for example after a defendant's written rebuttal. For (full) proceedings on the merits, this has always been clearly the case, but the procedural framework is not exactly the same for the famously quick preliminary proceedings (kort geding).

Managing IP Correspondent, April 28 2017

Austria: Enforcement of recall claims in provisional proceedings

In a recent decision, the Austrian Supreme Court had to answer the question whether a defendant can be forced to recall goods from the channels of commerce by means of a preliminary order.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 28 2017

Canada: Tribunal dismisses Eli Lilly’s NAFTA challenge

Following the invalidation of its patents for Strattera (atomoxetine) and Zyprexa (olanzapine), Eli Lilly and Company submitted claims to international arbitration under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). On March 1, 2017, the Tribunal issued its final award dismissing Eli Lilly's claims.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 28 2017

Argentina: Double protection for industrial models and designs

As previously explained in our October 2016 briefing, industrial models and designs consist of the shape or ornamental aspect of industrial products.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 28 2017

Thailand: 20-year IP Roadmap published

On January 26 2017, the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) published the long-awaited 20-year Intellectual Property Roadmap, providing directions for the country's IP developments over the next two decades. In Thailand, there is still room for improvement in terms of developing a completely robust IP legal framework, IP resources, effective IP enforcement mechanisms and a strong understanding of IP.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 28 2017

Vietnam: Securing protection for ‘unpatentable’ computer programs

Vietnamese software programmers have developed a strong reputation worldwide, and the government considers the software industry to be very important. As a result, this industry is booming. However, more effective IP protection in the software sector is necessary to encourage further foreign investment, and to promote innovation.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 28 2017

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