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Botswana accedes to the Madrid Protocol

As reported recently in MIP Week, Botswana acceded to the Madrid Protocol on September 5 2006. It will, however, only become a party to the Madrid Protocol with effect from December 5 2006.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

New patent fast track

The prosecution of patent applications in Argentina normally takes from six to 10 years depending on the technical field involved. The Patent Office (INPI) has reacted to this reality by allowing a second fast track.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

KIPO's fee refund plans

The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) has decided to introduce a system to refund, in certain cases, the full amount of the submitted application fee and the request for examination fee. This will be available to applicants who decide to cancel or abandon a patent, utility model, design or trade mark application that has already been submitted if, for example, their circumstances change or their application was incorrect.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

New Zealand tackles ambush marketing

The New Zealand government is drafting a Major Events Management Bill (the Bill) to help prevent ambush marketing in connection with such events.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

Well-known trade marks' protection

As part of Iran's obligations under the Paris Convention, the Iranian courts have consistently discouraged hijacking of well-known trade marks. Even where the marks are not well known, the courts have consistently held in favour of marks that emerge from one of the Paris Convention countries and have prior international (outside Iran) use of the mark.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

Profile: A pilgrim's progress: Standard Chartered's IP journey

As competition for consumers' money increases, brand identity is becoming increasingly important for banks. Peter Ollier investigates how Standard Chartered, a bank with a strong presence in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, is at the forefront of brand development and IP management in the financial sector

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

Why collaboration is crucial

The changing nature of software innovation requires a fundamental rethink of the patent system as well as greater collaboration between proponents of open source and proprietary rights, say David Kappos and Ray Strimaitis of IBM

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

Using IP rights is not a game

Multiplayer online games are one of the biggest growth areas on the internet. J Michael Monahan says that, while these games pose new challenges for IP owners, infringement should be treated as seriously as in the real world

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

New directions for IP in the Benelux

The newly instituted Benelux IP Office now has responsibility for trade mark and design registration in the three countries - and its responsibilities could soon extend even further, as deputy director Dick Verschure tells MIP

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

Avoid China's red tape evidence trap

More and more IP owners are heading to the Chinese courts to enforce their rights. But complex rules on evidence and procedure can quickly entangle plaintiffs and their lawyers. Judy Chan and Ross Parsonage explain how to ensure your IP portfolio is litigation-ready

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2006

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