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PCT practice changes explained

The Intellectual Property Office Of Singapore has recently issued a consultation paper that proposed a PCT national phase track for national phase entry applications in Singapore. The proposed track entails revisions to existing search and examination timelines and grant fee deadlines for these patent applications.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

First Supreme Court ruling

New Zealand's Supreme Court was established in 2003 and replaces the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as New Zealand's highest court. The Supreme Court recently heard its first intellectual property case – Peterson Portable Sawing Systems Ltd (in LIQ) & Anor v Lucas & Anor (SC, 30/8/2006; Elias CJ, Gault, Keith, Blanchard & Tipping JJ, SC 14/2005; [2006] NZ SC 20.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

How to assess trade secret damages

Calculating damages in trade secrets cases can be more difficult than in cases involving other IP rights. Marc J Pensabene and Christopher E Loh consider strategies for plaintiffs and defendants and, overleaf, provide a guide to how contracts can help you avoid liability

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

Action urged on business name muddle

Emma Barraclough, Hong Kong

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

First .eu panel rulings

The town of Barcelona has won its challenge to the registration of Barcelona.eu as a domain name.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

What your domain name is really worth

Maintaining an IP portfolio can be a costly exercise, particularly where patents and trade marks are concerned. However, domain names can generate tangible financial rewards without having to cost the earth. Often the registration of a URL can prove to be one of the most valuable investments a company can make.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

Patent application process amended

The Korean National Assembly recently made amendments to the Patent Act and the Utility Model Act, which came into effect on March 3 2006. The amendments make three specific changes that will immediately benefit applicants filing in Korea.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

War against piracy targets landlords

With the impending free trade agreement negotiations with the US, the Malaysian government appears to be making new moves to strengthen intellectual property rights enforcement. Specialized IP courts are proposed and the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has also proposed that the copyright laws be amended to prosecute building owners with the offence of allowing their premises to be used for storing, selling or distributing counterfeit materials.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

Good news in the fight against counterfeiting

On April 18 2006 the Beijing People's High Court upheld the decision of the lower Court in holding the owner of the Silk Road Market in Beijing to be infringing the trade marks of LV, Chanel, Prada, Gucci and Burberry by providing conveniences to the stores operating there and selling counterfeit goods involving these brands.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

INTA Annual Meeting comes to Toronto

Photos and reports from the INTA Annual Meeting held in Toronto, Canada last month.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2006

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