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Courts allow copycat packaging

In a series of recent cases, Australian Courts have substantially allowed the possibility of selling visually similar packaged products to those of famous brands.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

Belgium at the forefront of the EU from July

Herman Van Rompuy, former Belgian prime minister, was recently elected to be the first permanent President of the European Council. He will soon be joined by his compatriots in leading the EU, as Belgium will take over the presidency on July 1 2010 for a period of six months.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

Right to the image

Argentine law, Section 31 of Law No 11,723 relating to copyright and related rights, establishes that:

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

Doubts raised over vuvuzela trade mark

There have been a number of press reports recently on the issue of who owns the rights to the vuvuzela. In reviewing the fuss and bother around this quasi-musical instrument, it is not clear whether these parties are claiming rights to the trade mark vuvuzela, or the rights to the product itself. Be that as it may, it is instructive to look at the history of the vuvuzela.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

Is non-medical surgery patentable?

Methods for treatment of the human body by surgery are generally excluded from patentability under Article 53(c) EPC. In decision G01/07, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) of the European Patent Office recently decided on a referral putting forward several questions concerning the patentability of methods of treatment of the human body by surgery, especially in a case where the treatment itself, although including a significant physical intervention on the body, is not of a curative nature per se.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

The cost of doing it yourself

Canada, like many other countries, has developed a relatively user-friendly electronic filing system for Canadian trade mark applicants. However, is the apparent ease with which an applicant can file and prosecute an application having unintended effects?

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

Should we use a patent auction?

My company is considering selling a patent portfolio at an auction. Is this a good idea and what do I need to know about commercialising our technology this way?

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

Designs appear to be in decline

According to official statistics, 370 design registrations were granted and renewed in Syria in 2008 compared to 468 in 2007 (the numbers for 2009 are not yet available). The number of applications for registration filed in 2008 was 331 compared to 385 in 2007.

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

Protect your data with the hot news doctrine

A recent court ruling suggests that IP owners may be able to protect their data with the so-called hot news doctrine. Steven Pokotilow, Ian DiBernardo and Richard Eskew explain the implications

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

Utyman's Heirs

A monthly column devoted to IP curiosities and controversies, named in honour of John of Utynam – who received the world’s first recorded patent in 1449 diary@managingip.com

Managing IP Correspondent, April 30 2010

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