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Malaysia tackles sea of IP troubles

The Malaysian IP scene received a boost when the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry unveiled plans to establish a specialized court exclusively for IP disputes. The motive was abundantly clear. There was a fundamental need for an avenue to concentrate on the escalating volume of IP issues, which were still pending at the Malaysian courts, resulting from a lack of expertise and complex procedures.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

Two ways to protect slogans

The Mexican Industrial Property Law (IPL) has a chapter dealing specifically with protecting distinctive signs, which establishes different legal structures for trade marks and slogans.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

Keeping up with WIPO

Turkish copyright law now almost complies with the WIPO internet treaties. Ugur Aktekin of Mehmet Gün & Partners outlines the changes the law has gone through

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

How to obtain an interlocutory injunction

Interim injunctions are an effective way to protect IP rights in Turkey but they can be hard to get. By Okan Can of Deris Patents & Trademarks Agency A.S. and Deris Law Firm

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

A matter for debate

Banu Barbur and Serra Coral of Deris Patents & Trademarks Agency A.S. and Deris Law Firm say that much more clarity is needed in Turkey's assessment of well-known trade marks

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

Progressive on patents

Ersin Dereligil of Destek Patent Inc outlines Turkey's patent regime and highlights recent efforts to bring it up to European standards

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

Turkey's IP efforts

Turkey, a member of the EPO, is now eyeing membership of the European Union and is updating its IP laws to bring them in line with EU legislation. Emma Barraclough spoke to Yusuf Balci, chairman of the Turkish Patent Institute, about the Institute's work, and how to protect your IP rights in Turkey

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

Hello! ruling retreats from creating image right

It has long been accepted that the UK does not acknowledge image rights as a distinct legal concept. In the first half of a two-part article, Isabel Davies and Tom Scourfield look at the face of image rights in the UK following a recent House of Lords judgment

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

Why arbitration is a valid alternative

Recent cases in the US and Europe may make international arbitration a more attractive option in international IP disputes. Alan M Anderson and Christopher A Young explain why, and examine how arbitration can be effective for both parties

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

Fight for your domain rights

Navigating your way around the maze of national domain name dispute resolution procedures can be tricky. But it is essential if you want to take on the cybersquatters - and win. Emma Barraclough introduces a survey of eight Asian jurisdictions which considers what rights owners need to know to reclaim their rights

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2007

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