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GIs labour under unequal terms

The lack of protection in the TRIPs Agreement for geographical indications other than wines and spirits, makes no sense. The system punishes countries with a rich tradition of native products and substances such as India, argue Rajendra Kumar and Latha R

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

The protection of life sciences inventions in India

Legislation is already in place to protect the IP rights of those involved with developing the country's bioresources. And more laws are on the way. The situation bodes well for the future of life sciences in the country, argue DC Gabriel and Rajeshwari Hariharan

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Protection of well-known trade marks in India

Well-known trade marks without registration or use are protected in India. With India accepting the implementation of TRIPs and enacting a new trade mark law, there are increasingly more options for protection, write Diljeet Titus and Rai S Mittal

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Patent law moves towards international standards

India's patent legislation has been amended to incorporate many features of international patent practice. Though the amendments are not yet in force, the changes are part of the plan to ensure India complies with the TRIPs Agreement by the beginning of 2005 as scheduled, writes Ahibhusan De and R Lakshminarayanan.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Ten times to call your antitrust lawyer

The intersection of intellectual property and antitrust law is becoming an increasing source of private litigation and government investigation in the United States. David Balto outlines why, and when, IP counsel should seek advice

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

New options for trade mark owners on the net

The Gutnick decision regarding internet defamation has implications for Australian trade mark law. As a result, owners of Australian-registered trade marks may be able to get relief against infringement on the net. That could be possible even if uploading takes place outside Australia, explain Jim Dwyer and Marina Lloyd Jones

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Brand building the Dutch way

For three centuries, Amsterdam has been a centre of global trade and artistic creativity. As the INTA prepares to hold its annual conference in Europe for the first time, Ingrid Hering visited the Netherlands to investigate the Dutch approach to branding

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Dilution ruling leaves room for debate

The 1995 US Federal Trademark Dilution Act was meant to give brand owners greater powers to defend themselves, but a Supreme Court ruling has highlighted the law's shortcomings. Sam Mamudi investigates whether legislative change is now needed

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Security clearance required to file abroad

Imagine a situation such as the following:

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

IN BRIEF: EUROPE

? EU: All member states are obliged to adopt new laws to deter computer hacking and the spreading of computer viruses. The new criminal offence - illegal access to, and illegal interference with an information system - can carry up to two years jail in serious cases.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

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