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US threatens China with WTO action

Emma Barraclough, Hong Kong

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

TK debate puts pressure on patentees

Spurred on by success in several cases, campaigners in developing countries want to reform the patent system to recognize the place of traditional knowledge. If change comes, it will have a big impact on all patent applicants in the life sciences industry. James Nurton and Emma Barraclough report

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

A practical guide to patent trial discovery

The scope and importance of discovery during US patent trials cannot be underestimated. Jack Griem explains how the process works, and highlights the best way to get the most of the system

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

The options for enforcing your IP

There are various ways to pursue infringers and seek restitution. Agustín Velázquez, Gabriel Pardo, Alberto Huerta Bleck and Alvaro Huerta of Mijares Angoitia Cortes y Fuentes SC outline what is available to rights owners

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

The pros and cons of claiming first use

Claiming the date of commencement of use of trade marks in Mexico raises some tricky issues. Jaime Delgado and Arturo D Reyes of Goodrich Riquelme & Asociados explain

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

GI debate back on the agenda

The dispute surrounding geographical indications and their co-existence with trade marks created a deadlock in international trade negotiations in 2003. But discussions are now in full swing with two recent WTO decisions, an ECJ opinion and the upcoming WTO summit in Hong Kong. Stéphanie Bodoni reports

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

What to know before striking a deal

Technology transfer and licensing deals are governed by a series of national laws that foreign companies need to understand before doing business in Mexico. Jose Antonio Romero and Héctor Chagoya of Becerril Coca & Becerril outline the country's licensing regime

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

Americas

US: Hollywood star Robin Williams struck a blow for celebrity rights after suing impersonator Michael Clayton on May 13 for passing himself off as the actor. Clayton had tried to convince a newspaper and a charity organization that he was Williams. Following the lawsuit, Clayton agreed to a stipulated injunction preventing him from imitating the actor.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

Choosing the right search and examination option

The Singapore Patents Act was amended on July 1 2004. The amendments have brought about various changes to the search and examination options available to applicants using the PCT route. The options available for applications with filing dates both before and after July 1 2004 are outlined below.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

India's unfinished TRIPs agenda

India's Minister for Commerce & Industry has formed a Technical Expert Committee to study two critical issues that Parliament did not consider when it passed the Patents (Amendment) Act 2005. The Expert Committee has been asked to consider the patentability of new chemical entities and micro-organisms. If it suggests that amendments should be made to the law in relation to these two areas, changes will be incorporated into the new legislation.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

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