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Biotechnology

Governments move to stop profiteering from human genes

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 1999
Designs

Apple triumphs in Japanese design battle

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 1999
Dividing patents in oppositions

European patents cannot be divided after grant. By contrast, national German patents can be divided during opposition and opposition appeal proceedings (Section 60 of the German Patent Act). The German Federal Court of Justice has considered the dividing of granted patents in a series of recent decisions and taken the following position.

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 1999
South America - Playing for high-stakes

Most South American countries are compliant with the TRIPs agreement and are tackling other IP issues.

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 1999
The future of Europe's patent system

Today, the harmonization of the patent system in Europe is desirable. Thus, although Romania is not member either of the European Patent Convention or of the European Community, we consider the Community Patent as an opportunity for obtaining equal patentability conditions and patent protection for each European country.

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 1999
The value of trade secrets

Forget patents, trade marks and copyright.

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 1999
A global patent solution comes into view

The world’s three biggest patent systems and WIPO are leading the march towards international cooperation.

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 1999
Patenting business methods

In a recent US decision (State Street v Signature Financial Corporation), business methods were found patentable in the USA. Under Australian legislation, however, a mere scheme or plan is not patentable.

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 1999
Film makers act tough in Hong Kong

For the first time ever the MPA (Motion Picture Association), which represents Hollywood’s seven leading film studios around the world, is instituting civil proceedings in Hong Kong to recover losses from optical disc piracy. In another first, the MPA is joined in the action by the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry): the two organizations have never jointly taken part in a civil action before.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 1999
A new era in the EU

Frits Bolkestein, the new European commissioner in charge of intellectual property, is in for a bumpy ride. With controversial issues piling up in his in-tray, and close attention from the European parliament and industry guaranteed, he has a lot to prove. Ralph Cunningham reports

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 1999

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