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Green light for BP in Australia

BP service station An Australian judge has backed BP's right to register the colour green in a rare ruling on a colour mark.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2004

ECJ rules on database right cases

In March 2004, a hearing took place at the European Court of Justice (ECJ) concerning database right and interpretation of the database directive. Questions had been referred by the national courts of the UK, Finland, Greece and Sweden with wide-ranging implications for the protection of European databases.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2004

Singapore amends Copyright Act

More amendments to the Singapore Copyright Act are expected to come into effect on January 1 2005, to implement Singapore's obligations under the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement. Some of the major proposed changes include:

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2004

Tips on posting bonds for injunctions

When requesting a preliminary injunction, according to Article 199 bis 1 of the Mexican Law of Industrial Property, it is necessary to post a sufficient bond to warrant the possible damage that may be caused to the alleged transgressor. To ensure the quick and effective implementation of injunctions, some tips that must be considered when posting the bond are:

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2004

Shape marks restricted by Andean court

Neither usual product shapes nor shapes imposed by the function of the product may be registered as trade marks because they lack distinctiveness. This was the ruling of the Andean Court of Justice in a nullity action filed by Nintendo of America, domiciled in Washington, against the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce of Colombia, which had refused the registration as a trade mark of a device commonly known as Nintendo in international class 9.

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2004

The benefits of an IP defence strategy

Italy is a hotbed for piracy and counterfeiting. Francesco Terrano and Donatella Prandin of Bugnion examine the options available to IP owners to avoid damaging losses from infringements

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2004

How to handle biotech patents

Italy's biotech sector is on the rise. Massimiliano Mostardini and Claudia Ricciardi of Bird & Bird provide an in-depth overview of Italian rules on biotech patents and employee inventions

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2004

Patent prosecution in Italy

A new IP code is being introduced in Italy. Luciano Bosotti and Giancarlo Notaro of Buzzi Notaro & Antonielli d'Oulx provide an in-depth look at Italy's existing patent prosecution system, how it compares with the EPC and how inventors can best benefit from it

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2004

Lessons in liability

The growth of counterfeiting, especially of pharmaceuticals, has raised the prospect of legitimate manufacturers becoming liable for damage caused by counterfeit products. Nick Beckett examines the lessons arising from such disputes in the US

Managing IP Correspondent, December 01 2004

News focus: Amgen suffers UK patent defeat

In a landmark decision, the House of Lords has invalidated Amgen's key patent for erythropoietin. James Nurton examines the impact of the ruling

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2004

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