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Answers to the MIP end-of-year quiz 2005

1. D. The new IP High Court replaced the IP division of the Tokyo High Court in April, and handed down its first ruling on September 30.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Americas

US: The control of the international domain name system will remain in the hands of ICANN, a summit of world leaders decided on November 15. Delegates from more than 100 countries meeting at the World Summit on the Information Society also agreed to set up an Internet Governance Forum, which would be run by international governments, NGOs and businesses, to raise internet management issues.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

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

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

Strict trade mark examination criteria explained

In recent years, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has adopted some strict trade mark examination criteria, concerning not only likelihood of confusion but also trade mark distinctiveness.

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

Why franchising is an option to consider

The Middle East is in a franchising frenzy, creating new opportunities for local and international companies. But franchisors expanding overseas need to first make important legal and commercial considerations and seek advice from franchise counsel to understand the workings of the region, explains Lara Haidar of The Rights Lawyers

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

Understanding the importance of Bayh-Dole

Two recent news articles have taken opposite views of the impact that the Bayh-Dole Act has had on research institutions. But, say Ashley J Stevens and John Fraser, the facts speaks for themselves

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

IP-IT index unveiled

Can we really compare the strength of IP environments in different countries? The Stockholm Network and MIP are set to develop a new statistical index measuring the strength of IP protection at the national level.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

First US taste trade mark goes to appeal board

As MIP went to press, the Trade Mark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) was set to decide on an application concerning a taste trade mark, which could redefine what rights owners can register and protect, if it is approved.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2005

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