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Government help for corporate IP strategies

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has introduced a national management and auditing tool named Strategies for Creation, Ownership, Protection and Exploitation of Intellectual Property, or SCOPE-IP. In our technology driven world, IP plays a critical role and successful companies recognize the importance of performing due diligence so they can aggressively exploit their IP rights.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

Tackling the pendency problem

Patent terms of advanced technologies in Korea have gradually become shorter as patent examination procedures get longer. To resolve this deficiency in the Korean patent system, officials have revealed a new strategy to reduce the patent examination period from 22 months to 10 months.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

New use claims now patentable

The recently promulgated Indian Patent Ordinance indirectly recognizes "new uses" as patentable in India. Thus far, new use of a known substance was unpatentable. Section 3 of the Indian Patents Act 1970 excluded "new use" from the scope of patentable inventions. The recent amendment enables pharmaceutical companies to protect new uses of patented drug molecules, which is a move welcomed by the global pharmaceutical companies.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

Customs re-empowered to fine traders for IP infringement

The revised version of the Implementing Regulations on Customs Administrative Punishment, which took effect on November 1 2004, once again gave Customs the power to fine exporters and importers for infringing IP rights. The maximum fine that Customs can levy is 30% of the value of the infringing goods. In serious cases, the traders face criminal penalties. The new amendment has no retrospective effect.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

First ECJ ruling on CTM cancellation

In case C-192/03 P Alcon Inc v OHIM, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) had the opportunity to rule on the cancellation of a CTM registration for the first time since CTM filings began in 1996. Its ruling, therefore, casts some light on the pertinent provisions of CTM Regulation 40/94 (EC).

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

The .eu waiting game

In November 2004 an article in MIP highlighted some of the problems with the new .eu domain regulations. Here, Claire Morrissey examines the likely demand for .eu and considers the benefits for rights owners

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

News focus: Cheaper CTMs raise quality concerns

The European Commission has bucked international trends by proposing fee reductions of up to 30% for Community trade mark applications. But not everyone is pleased with the plans. James Nurton reports

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

Chile reaches for TRIPs standards

As part of its internationalization process, Chile is due to introduce reforms to its IP laws to bring them in line with the requirements of the TRIPs Agreement. Eduardo Molina and Sergio Amenabar explain what the changes will mean for rights owners

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

Canada responds to counterfeiting threat

Trade in counterfeit goods is a grim global phenomenon. Complex, fast moving and sophisticated, it demands an increasing awareness worldwide. This awareness is changing the IP landscape in Canada.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

How an IP policy can help your company grow

An IP policy is an essential component in protecting your intangible assets - yet many companies say they do not have one. In-house counsel tell MIP why IP policies are needed and how to draw them up. By Stephanie Bodoni

Managing IP Correspondent, March 01 2005

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