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Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Where to draw the copyright/design boundary

Legislators and enforcers of IP rights worldwide have struggled with one eternal question of where to draw the line between the overlapping areas of protection afforded by copyright law and design law to two/three-dimensional industrial products with external, eye-appealing features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to them.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

The utility model revisited

On March 3 2003, the Competitiveness Council of Ministers of the European Communities reached agreement on a "common political approach" concerning the proposed Community patent. This "common political approach" includes the main outlines of the system of jurisdiction whereby a centralized Community Court would rule on disputes, the language regimes, costs, the role of national patent offices and the distribution of fees.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

IN BRIEF: EUROPE

? EU: All member states are obliged to adopt new laws to deter computer hacking and the spreading of computer viruses. The new criminal offence - illegal access to, and illegal interference with an information system - can carry up to two years jail in serious cases.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

One-stop IP service launched

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Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

News focus: Waiting for take-off

For the last three months applicants have been able to apply for quick and cheap protection across the EU, using the new Community design. But filings have so far been below expectations. Stéphanie Bodoni investigates

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Validity of a design: which law to apply?

One of the main issues raised since the Ordinance of July 25 2001 transposing the EU Directive 98/71/EC on design rights is that of the law to be applied when considering the validity of a design.

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

A victory for strong brands

The ECJ has examined trade mark dilution law directly for only the second time. The Court's view has been hailed as surprising and even revolutionary, giving brand owners rights for which the legislation did not expressly provide. Alastair Shaw examines whether the case signals a radical change in European trade mark protection

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Europe's courts tackle the big issues

The past year has seen some blockbuster trade mark disputes in the European Court of Justice, which have overshadowed important decisions in national courts. Jeremy Phillips reviews some of the most interesting cases in France, Italy, the UK and the Benelux

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Prepare for China's domain name explosion

Domain name registration in China has been opened to all comers, so trade mark owners need to be vigilant about their domain name rights. A new dispute resolution policy is up and running to offer some protection, explain Gabriela Kennedy and David Taylor

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

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