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Keyword advertising and infringement

In a first leading decision, the Austrian Supreme Court has clarified several issues relating to keyword advertising. The decision is about the trade mark and trade name Wein & Co. (Wine & Co), a famous chain of wine stores and wine bars in Austria. A competitor bought 815 keywords with Google, including Wein & Co. The complaint was against the purchaser not Google.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

The importance of protecting packages as trade marks

On December 12 2007, EU Directive 2005/29/EC on Unfair Commercial Practices (UCPD) will enter into force in the member states. The Directive fully harmonizes rules within the EU regarding business-to-consumer (B2C) relations and is a big step towards creating a pan-European advertising market without borders. It means that it will be possible to use common advertising campaigns throughout the EU.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

''Made in Italy'' protection approved

In July the Italian Parliament examined two bills relating to the regulations for identification and protection of Italian products. Both the proposals follow faithfully the consolidated text on the "Made in Italy" label already presented in the previous legislature, which was unable to conclude its course due to the end of the legislature.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

Patent surge threatens IP offices

Peter Ollier, Hong Kong

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

Cease and desist (please)

The rulings in MedImmune and SanDisk may also force trade mark owners to re-think their enforcement strategies

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

Plan early to avoid e-discovery risks

Litigation specialists reveal how to prepare and manage electronic discovery in US patent trials

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

Keeping secrets

As recent high-profile cases have shown, it is essential for in-house counsel to devise comprehensive policies to protect their confidential information. Here is a guide

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

Fears raised over Russia's Part IV reforms

Peter Ollier, Hong Kong

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

Your anti-counterfeiting guide to eastern Europe

With the expansion of the EU, increasing attention is focused on preventing the entry and circulation of counterfeit goods from the east. Representatives of Metida, Cabinet M Oproiu, Gorodissky & Partners and Pakharenko & Partners answer questions on the threat from counterfeiting and piracy, and how rights owners can tackle it, in Lithuania, Romania, Russia and Ukraine respectively

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

How to seek US Supreme Court review

There has been much press and publicity lately about the US Supreme Court's increased interest in patent cases. Indeed, already this year, the Supreme Court has issued decisions in three patent cases – MedImmune, KSR and Microsoft. The Supreme Court is considering review of several other patent cases. This increased interest by the Supreme Court in patent cases is expected to continue.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2007

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