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Mistaken monikers

You've just discovered the joys of roller derby. So, what are the chances of registering a track name such as Cindy Lop-Her? Not so good if the examiner considers that such matter may falsely suggest a connection with any living individual.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010
The benefits of PCT membership

Where an inventor wishes to file as many patent applications as different countries in which he tries to protect an invention, the inventor has to deal with a complex filing process involving diverse problems and difficulties.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010
Counterfeiting and piracy: how to minimise the damage

Two years ago, in July 2008 the EU Commission adopted an Industrial Property Rights Strategy for Europe. It was endorsed by the European Council in September 2008. In its resolution, the Council invited the Commission to take affirmative action and deliver key measures, one of which was the creation of a European Observatory on Counterfeiting and Piracy.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010
OK Computer?

A recent ruling by the EPO on the patentability of software has done little to close the gap between EPO and UK interpretations of the law. Gwilym Roberts and Gareth Fennell explain where that leaves would-be applicants

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010
USPTO hits the ground running

by Eileen McDermott, New York

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010
What Bilski means for IP owners

The US Supreme Court has issued its decision on business method patents in Bilski v Kappos. Eileen McDermott asked a wide range of practitioners what the ruling means for patent applicants across a range of industries

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010
Global strategies for Chinese companies

The ITC, litigation strategies, trade mark protection and of course the Bilski decision were the hot topics at last month’s first China-International IP Forum. Peter Ollier reports from Beijing

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010
Chamber of Patent Disputes considers American Eagles

A US applicant has an International Registration (IR) number 479405 for the American Eagle trade mark. He extended his registration to Russia in respect of part of the goods in class 25, specifically, to pantoufles, chaussures en general d'origine americaine.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010
Opposition procedure introduced

On July 1 2010 the Austrian Patent Office offers opposition procedures in addition to the possibility of cancellation proceedings. In doing so, Austria now has all the procedures available which are internationally standard in trade mark grant procedures.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010
WIPO’s plans for improving the PCT

WIPO wants to revitalise the PCT system. James Pooley, deputy director-general for patents at the IP organisation, outlines progress so far and explains how the improvements should benefit users

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2010

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