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Gulf countries ready for international IP influx

IP owners have for the past 10 years been able to file for patent protection in several countries in one simple step - with the Gulf Cooperation Council patent office. Stéphanie Bodoni spoke to Ebrahim A Al-Mannai, the GCC patent office's assistant general-director, who has been with the office since the beginning

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Think before trying to make a copy of your DVD

The topic of whether rights owners or consumers should take priority in the case of technological anti-copying protection devices on CDs or DVDs has been the cause of a hot debate in Italy for some time. Matteo Orsingher, Paolo Bertoni and Fabrizio Sanna of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer examine the law and the possible outcome

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

How to make the most of your technology inventions

Italy's technology transfer regime has recently been updated in line with EU and international requirements. Foreign companies looking to license their technology in Italy have to watch out for several new provisions. Michel Jolicoeur of Racheli & C provides an overview

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Strict trade mark examination criteria explained

In recent years, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has adopted some strict trade mark examination criteria, concerning not only likelihood of confusion but also trade mark distinctiveness.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Beijing court more accountable to litigants

On November 17 2005, the Beijing No 2 Intermediate People's Court issued a document called the Standard for Answering Queries of Parties after Adjudication. The Standard is to be implemented on a trial basis.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Supreme Court considers nature of confusion

Canada's highest court is considering two cases centring on the issue of famous marks. The outcomes of both, say Abraham Drassinower and Signe Silver, will hinge on the scope of protection such marks enjoy

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

The future looks bright with the right partners

Success in the global market can be a difficult goal to reach for small- and medium-sized companies in Europe, with many of them struggling to find the needed financial resources and EU funding to build on. So instead of going it alone, why not try out pooling resources with like-minded businesses? Ruth Taplin explains

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Why Hollywood might soon move to Dollywood

Dubai recently served as one of the main locations for the shooting of Syriana - the first Hollywood production shot in the UAE. In recent years, many more such developments pointing toward a further opening up of the region have taken place in the media and entertainment industries, says Mark Hill of The Rights Lawyers

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

The rocky road to registration

The Coalition Provisional Authority last year amended Iraq's IP laws in line with international standards. In September the Trade Mark Office started to accept its first filings under Iraq's updated legal system. Tariq A Marouf and Jason K Majid of Al Tamimi & Company explain how the new trade mark registration system works

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Why franchising is an option to consider

The Middle East is in a franchising frenzy, creating new opportunities for local and international companies. But franchisors expanding overseas need to first make important legal and commercial considerations and seek advice from franchise counsel to understand the workings of the region, explains Lara Haidar of The Rights Lawyers

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

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