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''Not made in China'' causes offence

The trade mark cast a slur on Chinese workmanship. Yuan Shihuan of BTA explains how BTA stopped it from gaining approval

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

Traps for the unwary

IP licensing and technology transfer is subject to complex legislation, which foreign practitioners must understand if they want to avoid pitfalls, say Benjamin Bai, Anthony Chen, and Marcus Woo of Jones Day

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

Law enforcement strategies

There are many ways to enforce IP rights in China. Negotiation may be one of the best, argue Yunze Lian, Wenhui Yi and Connie Zhuang of Hylands

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

Finding a balance in IP enforcement

Since their recognition, the use of declaratory judgment actions in IP disputes has grown rapidly. Dr Zhang Guangliang and Dr Gary Zhang of China Sinda explain what this means for intellectual property

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

SIPO amends Patent Law

Long Chuanhong and Ma Hao of CCPIT outline the proposed third amendment to China's Patent Law

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

Can A+B=SPC?

Many readers will be familiar with the concept of supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) and the extended period of protection they provide for medicinal products (and plant protection products) on patent expiry. Questions often arise, however, as to when they are available. The recent UK Intellectual Property Office Decision in Re Gilead Sciences, Inc provides some guidance on this subject – in particular, with regard to combination products.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

IP violation faces criminal sanctions

A specialized Intellectual Property Department has been established in Jordan to fight IP crimes. The new department will empower its officers to take action against IP criminals. It will operate within the Criminal Investigation Department. The aim of the department is to bring down criminal activities relating to intellectual property, such as counterfeiting and piracy in the internal market.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

ISP liabilities to be limited under copyright law proposals

In view of the ever-growing impact of internet technology on copyright protection, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office, by making reference to the relevant statutes in other jurisdictions, has prepared a draft amendment to the Copyright Act purported to define and limit the liabilities of internet service providers (ISPs), including providers of connection services, caching services, information storage services and search tool services.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

No booze, no nothing!

The Patent Office is staffed with human beings and despite all the laws and regulations the human origin of the decisions takes its toll. But sometimes the diversity of the decisions of the Patent Office is perplexing.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

Copyright Office to check ISSN and ISBN

The Mexican Copyright Law requires applicants for ISBN and ISSN numbers to submit a catalogue card, showing the following information:

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2008

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