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IP enforcement in China debated

At the November Asia-Pacific IP Forum in Hong Kong, experts discussed strategies for protecting IP in China

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

Plant variety law fails foreign applicants

Under the Plant Varieties Protection Act, the right holder of a new plant variety has the sole rights to produce, sell or distribute, import, export, or possess for the aforementioned purposes. In this context, the eligibility and practicality for a foreign applicant who wishes to seek protection for its creation under the Act is a key issue.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

Patent attorneys can act in unfair competition cases

The rules governing the activities of patent attorneys in Poland are regulated by the Polish Law on Patent Attorneys of April 11 2001 (Journal of Laws Number 49, item 509, with subsequent amendments). On the basis of Article 4, section 1, the profession of a patent attorney is to provide assistance in industrial property matters for private individuals, legal persons and entities without legal status:

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

Landmark EFTA Court decision restricts parallel imports

In a decision rendered on July 8 2008, the EFTA Court held that Norway can only allow for parallel imports of products that are put on the market within the EU/EEA area.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

Composite trade marks

In Mexico, the Mexican Trademark Office (TMO) has been reluctant to grant registrations for composite trade marks, especially those involving the protection of the shape of bottles. Arguably, this is because the TMO improperly focuses its analysis solely on the shape of the bottle, without studying the collection of elements as a whole.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

Comment sought on well-known marks

On November 11 2008 the Supreme People's Court of China published the draft Interpretation of certain questions on the application of law relating to the recognition and protection of well-known marks in the adjudication of civil disputes like trade mark infringements (Interpretations) for consultation.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

Supreme Court okays selection patents

In an important decision, Apotex Inc v Sanofi-Synthelablo Canada Inc [2008, SCC], the Supreme Court of Canada reaffirmed, in principle, the validity of selection patents where the selected members of a genus posses a special advantage not present in the remainder of the genus, provided the requirements of novelty and non-obviousness are satisfied. However, much of the Court's discussion has more general application.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

Compensation in trade mark conflicts

Aydin Deris and Okan Çan of Deris Patents and Trademark Agency and Deris Law Office outline Turkish trade mark rights enforcement procedure and recent legislative developments

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

TPI focuses on universities and GIs

James Nurton spoke to the new president of the Turkish Patent Institute Habip Asan about increasing applications, improving quality and protecting geographical indications

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

What are the advantages and disadvantages of locating IP offshore?

My company is keen to save money by moving our IP portfolio to maximise tax efficiencies - what are the advantages and disadvantages?

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2008

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