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Registering a mark with several meanings

Under Thai practice, an application for a trade mark with multiple meanings may be rejected if one of the possible meanings of the mark could be considered descriptive of the goods for which registration is sought. Contrary to this common practice, however, the following case provides an example of a trade mark application that was initially rejected by the registrar on grounds of descriptiveness, but was subsequently accepted for registration by the Board of Trade Marks.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2009

Confusingly similar test clarified

During 2007, the Dubai Court of First Instance was called on to confirm the validity of the trade mark Aqua, used in respect of metal drain covers and the cancellation of the trade mark Aqua M BBM used and registered in respect of identical goods. The court dismissed the action, a decision that was confirmed by both the Courts of Appeal (Number 631/2007) and Cassation (Number 95/2008).

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2009

Government use of patents debated

A patent confers exclusivity upon the patentee to exploit an invention and to produce, sell or import the patented product or process for a limited period. However, there are some limitations to this exclusive right, such as research exemptions, providing some information to the authorities and the Bolar exception. The Indian Patents Act, 1970 incorporates these exceptions under Sections 47, 100 and 107A.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2009

Elle Macpherson lights up INTA Annual Meeting

Managing IP reports on highlights from the sessions, the keynote speeches and the receptions in Seattle last month

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2009

How the courts can help fight fakes

India's court system provides an array of remedies for trade mark owners seeking to enforce their IP rights. Man Mohan Singh and Surinder Singh of Man Mohan Singh Associates explain how launching a lawsuit, backed up by administrative action, can help tackle counterfeiting

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2005

Case study: Providing premium protection

Bruce Proctor has global responsibility for all IP matters at premium drinks company Diageo. He tells Ingrid Hering about the challenges of protecting a brand portfolio that includes Smirnoff, Baileys and Guinness

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2003

Off-shoring: the Indian perspective: Protect your IP when outsourcing to India

As more and more foreign companies seek to boost profits by outsourcing service sector jobs to low-cost jurisdictions, IP professionals are becoming increasingly aware of the need to safeguard their companies' intellectual property in the process. Pravin Anand and Ameet Datta explain how outsourcing customers can avoid some of the potential pitfalls in India

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

How an IP policy can help your company grow

An IP policy is an essential component in protecting your intangible assets - yet many companies say they do not have one. In-house counsel tell MIP why IP policies are needed and how to draw them up. By Stephanie Bodoni

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

How to win friends and influence people

In the battle to cut demand for fakes, some public education campaigns are more successful that others. LiliAna Andreano assesses the results

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2007

Protecting inventions in Australia

Australia has a robust patent regime that offers effective and potentially broad protection for an ever increasing range of inventions. Scott Berggren, Greg Gurr and Martin O'Brien of Spruson & Ferguson provide answers to some commonly asked questions about patents to help IP owners get the most out of the system

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2005

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