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How to preserve absolute novelty

You have an invention you want to patent. To qualify in most countries, your invention must meet the standard for so-called absolute novelty. This means it cannot have been sold or disclosed in prior patents, publications, trade brochures, advertisements, etc. Such items constitute what is referred to as the prior art.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

Due diligence questions to ask

Israel boasts a prolific scientific community. Most Israeli innovations reach global markets by means of sales, licences or strategic cooperation involving non-Israeli entities. In addition to the inquiries relevant to all such transactions, a number of Israeli due diligence questions should be addressed before purchasing or licensing technology developed in Israel.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

The PCT in Chile

The Chilean Congress recently approved the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and its associated regulations. Approval of this Treaty is in harmony with the commitments assumed by the state of Chile upon its subscription to the 2002 Association Agreement with the European Union and the 2003 Free Trade Agreement with the United States.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

Australia's dysfunctional grace period

In 2002, Australia introduced a 12-month grace period for patent filings. The intention of the regulations was to discount the inventor's own disclosures within the 12-month period prior to filing when assessing prior art. It was also intended to reflect the grace period available in other jurisdictions, particularly the United States.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

Software patents under scrutiny in Europe

The EPO's Enlarged Board of Appeal is set to give a definitive ruling on the patentability of computer programs in Europe

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

US set to lose WTO criminal thresholds case against China

Last month the result of the US WTO case against China for poor IP enforcement was leaked and both sides won on different points. Peter Ollier looks at the implications

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

A question of translation

Heriberto López of Becerril Coca & Becerril gives an overview of the law concerning the duty to translate requested documents

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

Expansion of patent exploitation

Hoon Chang and Jongki Lee of Central International Law Firm outline changes in patent policies and the exploitation of patents through licensing

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

A question of attribution

Dukkyu Choi of DK Choi & Partners discusses the registrability issues surrounding descriptive and suggestive marks

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

CTM fees to be reduced

On 15 September, during a meeting of the Administrative Council of the Office for the Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OHIM) it was decided to reduce by almost 40% the fees for the filing and the registration of Community trade marks (CTMs). The resolution will now be submitted to the EU Commission for definitive ratification, and the reduction of the fees could commence as soon as mid-2009.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2008

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