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Japan: Apple’s jurisdiction clause denied

A Japanese small and medium-sized enterprise challenged world leading company Apple and obtained a favourable decision. Despite the fact that parties agreed on the exclusive jurisdiction in California where Apple is headquartered, a court invalidated the jurisdiction clause and held that the Japanese court has jurisdiction.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016
Russia: Aged girl engages in unfair competition

The St Petersburg department of the Antimonopoly Body issued a decision in December 2015 in a dispute between two economic entities selling homogeneous goods – butter.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016
The Netherlands: Paediatric reward for orphan drugs

In interim proceedings between Novartis and Teva, the Dutch Court of The Hague has decided that a medicinal product may benefit from the six-month extension of the supplementary protection certificate (SPC) provided for by paediatric regulation (EC) No 1901/2006, even taking into account that the drug had previously been registered as an orphan medicinal product.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016
Romania: Smokers pay more attention to brands

In a decision rendered by the Romanian Trademark Office (TMO) in November 2015 (communicated to the parties in March 2016), the examiners found that there is no likelihood of confusion between Mark Adams No 1 and Mark 10.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016
UK: The UK, Brexit and IP law

On February 22 2016, the prime minister announced a referendum on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU, to take place on June 23 2016. In treatment typical of the UK press, this has been christened Brexit: a term rapidly accepted into general parlance within the UK but, understandably, not outside.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016
How Brazil tackles ambush marketing

Brazil’s decision to host the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics has left an IP legacy to go with the improved infrastructure. Sponsors are now more able to defend themselves against ambush marketing, explains Alberto Guerra

Managing IP Correspondent, April 25 2016

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