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A new challenge for the patent system

Research into stem cells is leading to new demands on the patent system - and provoking resistance from protesters. Members of FICPI's Biotech Committee Helene Fagerlin, David Bannerman, Lola Bartoszewicz and Danny Huntington survey the latest developments in the US, Europe and elsewhere

Managing IP Correspondent, February 25 2005

New opportunities beckon for big pharma

Ned Israelsen and Christopher Sweeney of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear argue that, when it comes to big pharma's research and development pipeline, the low-hanging fruit has been picked and it's time to tend the orchard

Managing IP Correspondent, February 25 2005

Accessing genetic resources

Given the richness of Mexico's genetic resources, biopiracy is a serious threat in the country. Osvaldo Amaral of Olivares & Cia examines the existing and proposed legislation to protect local communities

Managing IP Correspondent, February 25 2005

Harmonization due for pre-expiry trials in Europe

The scope of the experimental use exemption is a vital issue for both research-based and generic pharmaceutical companies. Ina Schreiber and Cyra Nargolwalla of Cabinet Plasseraud examine attempts to harmonize the law in Europe, and compare practice in France, Germany and the UK

Managing IP Correspondent, February 25 2005

Proposed regulations to adjust generic balance

The Canadian government has proposed changes to the regulations governing patented medicines and data exclusivity. David Heller and Adrian Zahl of Ridout & Maybee explain how the reforms will affect the research-based and generic industries

Managing IP Correspondent, February 25 2005

Balancing the traditional and the modern

Biological resources can provide commercial opportunities but their importance for local communities must also be respected. Sunita K Sreedharan of Anand & Anand examines how India has reconciled conflicting demands in this area

Managing IP Correspondent, February 25 2005

How to win domain name cases

The Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy has made it easier for trade mark owners to win the rights to contested domain names. Frequent UDRP panellist Mark Partridge shows how victims of cybersquatting can maximize their chances of success

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2005

Why Alicante’s court can help CTM and CD owners

Fabrizio Miazzetto examines the issues litigants should consider when bringing proceedings before the new CTM and CD courts in Alicante and discusses the opportunities for rights owners to forum shop in Europe

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2005

News focus: What’s in store for IP owners in 2005

International harmonization, trend-setting cases and new enforcement strategies are all on the IP menu for 2005. MIP spoke to practitioners worldwide to identify some of the expected events and trends. We also provide an overview of what’s happening where in 2005. James Nurton, Sam Mamudi and Emma Barraclough

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2005

How to win at the new USPTO

As part of its wider reform efforts, the USPTO in late 2004 amended the form of its patent interference procedures. Barry Bretschneider and Matthew I Kreeger outline what the little-noticed changes will mean for patent owners

Managing IP Correspondent, February 01 2005

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