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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

As an EU member state, Poland, is bound by Council Regulation (EC) 1383 of July 22 2003 which came into effect on July 1 2004, determining the actions of Customs authorities against goods deemed to be infringing IP rights, as well as the measures to be taken by Customs authorities in respect of such goods. In addition, the territory of Poland as a member state of the EU is subject to an additional regulation, namely Council Regulation (EC)189/2004 of October 21 2004, which came into effect with retroactive date on July 1 2004 and sets executive regulations to the Council Regulation (EC) 1383/2003.

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

Under Article 67(2) of the Japanese Patent Act, if there is a period during which a patented invention is unable to be worked because certain governmental approvals, which are prescribed by the Act to ensure safety or any other disposition designated by Cabinet Order, are necessary for the operation of the patented invention, the duration of the patent may be extended, upon the filing of an application.

On May 28 2009 the German Bundestag passed the Law on the simplification and modernisation of patent law, which introduces major changes to nullity proceedings in patent matters.

The China State Copyright Administration published the new Implementing Measures on Administrative Actions against Copyright Infringements by Decree no 6 on April 21 2009. This came into force on June 15 2009 and replaced the old measures issued in September 1 2003.

In a recent decision concerning the Amazon.com 1-click ordering system, the Patent Appeal Board re-examined the criteria for patentable subject matter in relation to business method patents. While finding the subject matter not obvious in accordance with the test adopted by the Supreme Court of Canada, the Board held that it failed to fall within the statutory definition of invention as qualified by judicial interpretation.

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

I've recently qualified as a lawyer. What can I do to maximise my chances of getting a good job in IP when the economy picks up?

The EPC entered into force for Norway on January 1 2008. Hence Norway is included among the designated states in European patent applications filed on or after that date. The legal framework has continuously been revised to harmonise with the EPC, thus only minor revisions to the legal framework were necessary upon entry. However, one addition to the Patent Acts that was effective by the date of accession is worth a discussion: namely third parties' right to request an administrative review before the Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO).