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Europe goes dotty over .eu

Despite worries among the internet community, .eu launched smoothly on December 7. But, as James Nurton reports, the real test of the new domain is still to come

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

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

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

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

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

Fight for your traditional rights

In the international discussions on the future of an international GI system, Italian food and wine producers are at the forefront of lobbying in favour of extended GI protection - none more so than the producers of two of Italy's best-known products, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese. Stéphanie Bodoni spoke to Federico de Simoni of Prosciutto di Parma, and Giorgio Bocedi, for Parmigiano Reggiano

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Google ready to fight genericization

Ben Moshinsky, London

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Changing times for IP infringers

Kuwait has for the past two years featured on the priority watch list of the USTR's Special 301 list, as one of several countries failing to protect IP owners' rights. But this is all about to change, says Abdullah Khalid Al-Ayoub of Abdullah Kh. Al-Ayoub & Associates

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Changes in store for domain name grabbers

IP owners can expect quicker and cheaper protection of their rights in Italy following the introduction of a revised IP law earlier this year. Trade mark owners in particular will be pleased to hear that the law now is on their side for the enforcement of their rights against cybersquatters. Francesco Terrano and Donatella Prandin of Bugnion explain

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

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