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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

SPCs for formulation patents

According to Regulation 1768/92/EEC supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) can be granted for novel medicines. They are intended to compensate for the reduced effective lifetime of patents covering such medicines.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

I can't get no satisfaction

I've been working as an advertising industry lawyer in many countries around the world for about 15 years now. I must have seen every possible approach from the creative team to try to deliver on the music that a particular client will want for a TV commercial. So far as the Middle East is concerned, I'm afraid I'd say that we have a worse attitude to copyright clearance than I've seen in any other region.

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

How to bring a criminal action in China

New rules on criminal thresholds should make it easier for prosecutors to bring charges against IP infringers. But as the authorities struggle to manage a mounting workload, IP owners should consider taking the law into their own hands and launching private criminal prosecutions, explains Gordon Gao

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

A year of change for pharma companies

The past year has seen important changes in the EU. It grew from 15 member states to 25 and, for the pharmaceutical industry, many new laws entered into force, were enacted, or were proposed. Linda Horton reviews the developments

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

Japanese companies fight for their IP rights

Japanese businesses are increasingly turning to litigation to resolve their IP disputes. Lloyd Parker, Andrew Cobden and Yukihiro Otani spoke to Japanese managers to find out what lies behind the trend

Managing IP Correspondent, May 31 2005

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