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The directive concerning legal protection of biotechnological inventions (98/44/EC) has not been annulled according to a judgment made by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on October 9 2001 (C 377/98).

The fate of the famous Stolichnaya vodka brand has highlighted the problem of trade mark rights following the privatization of state-run companies in the former USSR.

The fate of the famous Stolichnaya vodka brand has highlighted the problem of trade mark rights following the privatization of state-run companies in the former USSR.

The late Jerome H Lemelson is well known to numerous manufacturers, not only in the United States but all around the world. During his lifetime, Lemelson, who was the extremely litigious inventor-owner of a large number of patents granted by the United States and many other countries, was also famous for his pursuit of what are known in the United States as submarine patents. The term submarine, which is not unique to Lemelson patents, is based upon the fact that US patents so termed have matured from divisional or continuation applications of parent, grandparent, or even more remote ancestor patent applications filed, in some cases, 20 to 30 years before issuance of the submarine descendant patent.

New copyright legislation emphasizes China’s commitment to its international obligations. While overseas copyright owners should welcome the new law, enforcement of their rights will remain a challenge, argue Luke Minford and Stella Li

New copyright legislation emphasizes China’s commitment to its international obligations. While overseas copyright owners should welcome the new law, enforcement of their rights will remain a challenge, argue Luke Minford and Stella Li

New legislation, unveiled in Japan in the middle of February, will boost protection for Japanese owners of online IP rights, according to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Meti). The bill will clear up the position regarding the patentability of computer programs and trade marks displayed temporarily on computer screens, said a Meti official.

A trade mark registration in Mexico is in full force for a term of 10 years from the filing date. After that time it is necessary to request renewal before the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). According to the Law of Industrial Property (LPI), to proceed with this action the corresponding trade mark must have been used in Mexico within the last three years. The question arises as to what can be done when a trade mark has not been used in that time and registration is due for renewal.

A trade mark registration in Mexico is in full force for a term of 10 years from the filing date. After that time it is necessary to request renewal before the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI). According to the Law of Industrial Property (LPI), to proceed with this action the corresponding trade mark must have been used in Mexico within the last three years. The question arises as to what can be done when a trade mark has not been used in that time and registration is due for renewal.

Administrators of commercial companies in Colombia, whether national or foreign, must submit a report of performance to a general shareholders meeting. This must be done within the first three months of the fiscal year. Contained in the report must be a disclosure of the company's compliance with the provisions on IP and copyright.