Juan Vanrell of Vanrell discusses the interplay between trade mark registration and use, and looks at differences in the way Latin American countries treat the issue
Ana E Hernandez of Hoet Pelaez Castillo & Duque describes legislation in Venezuela which strives to protect and invigorate scientific and technological innovation
J Bradley White and Brad Jenkins of Osler Hoskin & Harcourt discuss the difficult issue of predicted utility and its place in the future of disclosure requirements in Canada
Canada hosts the 44th AIPPI World Intellectual Property Congress this month, as IP practitioners from more than 60 countries come together to debate complex IP issues, discuss IP developments and network with each other.
Philip Lapin and Keltie Sim Luft of Smart & Biggar describe changes to trade mark practice implied by the passing of Bill C-31, and advise quick action to enjoy advantages under existing regulations
