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The High Court of Kuala Lumpur has, in a recent decision of its own, considered whether it has the powers to rectify the Trade Mark Register in an action to expunge a trade mark by unlawful proprietors.

Law 99/2009, which entered into force in August 2009, has introduced amendments to the Italian industrial property code with respect to trade marks and patents.

The topic of parallel imports, and the difference between international and national/regional exhaustion of rights in various jurisdictions, is a perennial favourite with Managing IP. Readers have enjoyed the adventures of IP owners and importers in Australia (Ralph Lauren, May 2008), Russia (Porsche, March 2009), France/EC (Dior, April 27 2009), DR/CAFTA (Supplement – Brand Management Focus 2009) and China (Supplement – China Focus 2009).

Indications are that the Commercial Court is relaxing its very strict evidential rules, making it easier for trade mark owners to delete unused pirated marks.

Legal uncertainties over whether it is possible to cancel domain names formed by using the names of others has now been clarified. In two decisions regarding domain names for websites that criticise the activities of the names' owners, the Austrian Supreme Court has made clear rulings.

With effect from August 1 2009, Measures for the Management of the Reproduction of Audio-Visual Products were replaced by new measures issued by The General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP). Aimed at strengthening the management and facilitating the healthy development of the reproduction industry in China, the newly enacted Measures For Reproduction Management consist of six chapters and 43 articles focusing on the establishment and management of business entities conducting reproduction activities, management of reproduction equipment and legal liabilities for any unauthorised activities.

Software developers in my company are increasingly using open source software. What are the main IP issues we need to consider when using open source software and are there any risks involved?

IP owners can use Customs regulations to help curb the trade in fakes. Correspondents from seven key jurisdictions explain how the rules differ from country to country

In-house counsel gathered in Hong Kong last month to share tips on outsourcing, enforcing their rights in Asia and strategies for dealing with the recession

The four candidates contesting the election for EPO president this month tell Emma Barraclough why they are the right person for the job