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The Russian Patent Office refused registration of the trade mark In God We Trust, which was filed by a Russian company for goods in class 16 (paper and paper products) and services in class 37 (insurance, financial activities and related services). The applicant did not agree with the rejection of the Patent Office and appealed the official action. The Court then cancelled the decision of the Patent Office. In its turn the Patent Office filed a complaint against the decision of the lower court to the Court of Appeal, which cancelled the decision of the court of first instance based on the following arguments.

In November 2008 a new government was voted into Parliament in New Zealand. With the new government has come progress on some long-awaited IP legislation.

The purpose of the Act on the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and the Regulation of Their Manufacture. (Kagakubusshitsu no Shinsa oyobi Seizoto no Kisei nikansuru Horitsu, Law no 117 of 1973, the Chemical Substances Control Law) is to control the manufacture and importation of chemical substances which might affect the natural environment or human health. Under the Chemical Substances Control Law, notifications are required for the manufacture or importation of new chemical substances. However, notifications are not required for the manufacture or importation of existing chemical substances, which are comprised of approximately 20,000 different types of substance and had already existed at the time the Chemical Substances Control Law was established in 1973.

A patent confers exclusivity upon the patentee to exploit an invention and to produce, sell or import the patented product or process for a limited period. However, there are some limitations to this exclusive right, such as research exemptions, providing some information to the authorities and the Bolar exception. The Indian Patents Act, 1970 incorporates these exceptions under Sections 47, 100 and 107A.

Beijing-based Wangzhihe has won a battle over rights to its trade mark in Germany

Managing IP reports on highlights from the sessions, the keynote speeches and the receptions in Seattle last month

The doctrine of collateral estoppel can assist parties facing costly litigation. Robert Berezin and Carmen Bremer consider how it can be invoked in patent disputes

Almost 400 guests attended dinners on both sides of the Atlantic in March to celebrate the winners of Managing IP's global and North America awards

Almost 400 guests attended dinners on both sides of the Atlantic in March to celebrate the winners of Managing IP's global and North America awards

Schneider and Chint reach a $23 million deal in utility model patent case