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Nordic IP Focus 2008

Managing IP presents its second guide to the latest developments in one of Europe's most technologically dynamic and creative regions

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

Reorganisation to speed court processes

Recent law reforms render Denmark an attractive place to litigate patents, with specialist judges and faster processes. Ulla Klinge and Jakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos report

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

The Toshiba spin on trade marks

Indian courts will not necessarily treat well-known marks better than ordinary ones. But if a mark is invented and famous, and if intention to use can be proved, it will win out, as the Toshiba case proves. Shwetasree Majumder of Anand and Anand reports

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

The professor's privilege

There is concern that academic exemptions from patenting laws may hinder the development of lucrative products. Edward Farrington and Richard Wolff of Valea explore the Swedish situation

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

Can your firm keep its secrets?

It is crucial to have the right protections in place. An effective policy will save money in the long-term, say Rahul Chaudhry and Kajigailiu G Kamei from Lall Lahiri & Salhotra

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

Judged by the eye

A recent case shows that the visual dimension of designs has a vital role to play in litigation and disputes. Ignore this aspect at your peril, say Srinjoy Banerjee and AL Mary, Lex Orbis, New Delhi

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

Developments in the Indian IP landscape

India's IP landscape is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Dev Robinson and Ranjan Negi of Amarchand Mangaldas, New Delhi, discuss the emerging trends and the dynamic environment

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

India's judicial transformation

Justice Madan Lokur, a sitting judge at the Delhi High Court, tells Peter Ollier about recent judicial developments in India and explains how IP holders can make better use of the system

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

Avoiding wilful infringement

In a trade mark infringement case, US trade mark law does not require wrongful intent as a prerequisite to a finding in favour of an allegedly aggrieved plaintiff. However, a court's determination to award damages to a plaintiff is typically influenced by the nature of the defendant's conduct. Specifically, in situations where a defendant wilfully or intentionally infringed a plaintiff's trade mark, courts have demonstrated that they are willing to award significantly higher damages.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

Electronic filing requirements set out

An ordinance of the prime minister dated May 15 2008, with regard to the electronic filing of inventions, medical products, plant protection products, utility models, industrial designs, trade marks, geographical indications and topography of integrated circuits, and correspondence in electronic form, was published in Dziennik Ustaw (the Journal of Laws) 89 on May 23 2008.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2008

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