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Two reports published last week have cast new light on China’s push to lead the world in the development of green technology

Pediatric extension is not yet implemented in Norway but will probably be later this year. The instrument is still under discussion within the European Economic Area (EEA) and can only be implemented after an agreement has been reached between the EU and the EEA and when the necessary laws and regulations have been implemented in Norway.

On August 21 2012, in the case of India TV v Yashraj Films, the Delhi High Court applied the doctrine of de minimis non curat lex to determine that there was no copyright infringement. The issue was whether the usage of a few words from a song of a Bollywood movie amounted to copyright infringement and an argument raised before the court was that the amount of use, if at all, was de minimis. The court, after providing a detailed analysis of the various possibilities of using the de minimis doctrine, concluded that the doctrine can be used as an independent defence in copyright infringement cases. The following five factors are relevant in applying this doctrine: (i) the size and type of the harm, (ii) the cost of adjudication, (iii) the purpose of the violated legal obligation, (iv) the effect on the legal rights of third parties, and (v) the intent of the wrongdoer.

The OECD is to release a report into the economic effects of counterfeiting and piracy later this year. Among other things, it is expected to reveal that almost 60% of seizures of counterfeits by Customs authorities around the world originated from only five countries – Thailand, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia and China.

Industrial models and designs are governed and protected by Executive Order N° 6,673/63, as ratified by Law N° 16,478. Section 3 of the Order defines industrial models and designs as the shape or appearance given or applied to an industrial product to confer to it an ornamental character.

Bertelsmann, one of five companies suing Napster for copyright infringement, has offered to loan Napster the funds it needs to develop a secure file-sharing service.

McKool Smith principal Steve Pollinger explains how a simple internet search by a prospective client led to a $192 million patent win against Samsung

China's trade mark authorities use a subclass system, often rigidly applied, in a bid to increase consistency and efficiency at the world's busiest trade mark office. Rachel Tan and Amanda Yang examine the challenges the system poses to applicants and ways to adapt

The managing partner of Martini Manna & Partners explains the key factors that contributed to the firm being recognised in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024 and considers the latest intellectual property trends

Paul England of Taylor Wessing says there are two Brexit possibilities that pharma and medical devices companies really need to be aware of. Here he explains what their impact is likely to be on patents and regulatory rights