A regional trade mark law in the Middle East has come a step closer. As Saba Al Sultani and Rob Deans explain, it is a unifying not unitary Law – but one that could provide major benefits to brand owners
In an interview with Managing IP, the USPTO responds to criticism of its post-Myriad guidelines on patent eligibility, saying its position is an accurate reflection of the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the law
Section 3 of the Industrial Designs Act 1996 defines an industrial design as excluding "features of shape or configuration of an article which are dictated solely by the function which the article has to perform".
The Mexican Trademark Office (MTO) has a two-step examination process. The first is the examination of formalities and the proper identification of goods or services, and the second relates to relative and absolute grounds of refusal.
Confectionery businesses are going to great lengths to protect themselves in an increasingly competitive market. What are the trade mark issues from the MENA region that confectioners should know about?
Provisions on patent term extension vary greatly in different jurisdictions. Kathryn D Soulier and Noel E Day provide a guide to the maze of regulations, and advise on how to get maximum protection
