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Innovation patent mayhem

The Australian patent system has a troublesome beast called the innovation patent. It is possible to obtain both standard patents and innovation patents. Under the innovation patent system there is no test for obviousness, but rather a test for an innovative step. Further, in certain circumstances, it is possible to file innovation patents based on standard patents and vice versa.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009
Kenya steps up IP activity

The Kenya Industrial Property Institute and its managing director, Professor James Otieno-Odek, have been busy lately.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009
EPO begins search for new president

Alison Brimelow's decision not to seek a second term as president of the EPO has opened up a race to succeed her

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009
How Kappos emerged as Obama's USPTO choice

Eileen McDermott provides an insider's guide to the recruitment process

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009
Slow and fast-track patents explained

For applications filed after July 1 2004, The Singapore Patent Act provides a number of options for an applicant to obtain grant at 42 months from priority date under a fast-track system or at 60 months from priority date under a slow-track system. A decision to switch from a default fast track to the slow track must be done by requesting a block extension before 39 months have elapsed from the priority date.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009
Malaysia's IP laws to be revamped

Due to the recent debates over the rights of IP owners and public discontent, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) has reviewed the Intellectual Property Laws of Malaysia and will soon be implementing amendments to resolve matters. The review and amendments will affect the Copyright Act, Trade Marks Act, Patents Act and Industrial Design Act as well as the Layout Design of Integrated Circuits Act and the Geographical Indication Act. Major amendments will include:

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009
Why India needs software patents

Ron Fernando explains how India's lack of patent protection for software affects innovators and investors

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009
How Russia's courts treat grey market goods

Russian judges are taking a more relaxed approach to parallel traded products. Ekaterina Tilling of Goltsblat BLP explains what trade mark owners can do to limit grey market goods

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009
Utynam'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

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009
Beware the risks of licensing agreements

In a recently published appeal before the Amsterdam Court of Appeal (Netherlands Patent Office Journal 2009, Number 20, pages 75-78), the court considered the implications of an exclusive distribution agreement on know-how protection.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2009

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