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Dogs tackle IP crimes

Once perceived as a haven for pirates, Malaysia has responded with a positive salvo to eliminate this negative outlook. With a view to attracting and safeguarding local and foreign investment in the country, the authorities have been using various measures to eradicate this menace.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2007

How to register feed establishments and products

On January 4 2007, the Department of Agriculture (DA) issued the implementing rules and regulations of the Livestock and Poultry Feeds Act (RA 1556, amended by PD 7), governing the registration of feed establishments, animal feeds, feed ingredients, feed supplements, feed additives, base mixes, concentrates, special feed nutrient preparations and other feed products (Administrative Order No.12, Series of 2007). Some of the salient points are as follows:

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2007

United States: Sue first, negotiate later

Recent court decisions have created uncertainty for patent licensors. Marc Morley and Brenden Gingrich of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear explain how patent owners could improve their weakened position

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2007

Canada: Canadianizing your claims

Noel Courage of Bereskin & Parr explains how to adapt claims to Canadian style to make for a shorter trip through the Patent Office

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2007

News focus: Waiting for take-off

For the last three months applicants have been able to apply for quick and cheap protection across the EU, using the new Community design. But filings have so far been below expectations. Stéphanie Bodoni investigates

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Enforcement environment moves on to an upward curve

Infringers of IP rights in India no longer have it all their own way. More and more civil and criminal remedies are available to rights owners now and they are using them, says Nikhil Krishnamurty

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Ukraine moves towards IP recognition

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Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2000

Venezuela: The importance of administrative justice

Trade mark protection in Venezuela is governed by Andean Community legislation as well as national laws. JosÃ© Gregorio Torrealba-RodrÃguez explains some idiosyncrasies of the system, and how to challenge trade mark applications and registrations

Managing IP Correspondent, September 30 2005

New Law overhauls trade mark practice

On August 22 2001 a new law regarding industrial property protection came into effect in Poland. The main legal act regulating the protection of inventions, utility models, industrial designs, trade marks, geographical indications and topography of integrated circuits is the Law on Industrial Property of June 30 2000 (Law Gazette of 2001 No 49, Item 508). The law introduces a number of important changes in the trade mark registration procedure.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2001

Trade marks in a transition period

August 22 2001 is the date of implementation in Poland of a new law - The Industrial Property Law. The main aim of this Law is to adapt the Polish legal system to European Union standards.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2001

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