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China sweeps away outdated IP laws

The changes to China's patent, trade mark and copyright legislation make them largely compliant with the TRIPs Agreement. Foreign IP owners should have more confidence defending their rights as a result,claims Shen Yaozeng

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Patent litigation takes dramatic step forward

IP litigation in China has been transformed, particularly because of the TRIPs Agreement. Now what the system needs is foreign IP owners to start using it more, says judge Cheng Yongshun of the Beijing High Court, in an exclusive interview with Catherine Sun of Deacons, for MIP's China Guide

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Vietnam: Trade mark regulations explained

The status of well-known marks shows that Vietnam has an englightened system of protection for trade marks. However, brand owners must first apply to receive recognition, warns Pham Vu Khanh Toan of Pham & Associates

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Anti-counterfeiting battle begins to show results

Chinese authorities are conscious of the international attention their anti-counterfeiting efforts receive. Their efforts are showing some success. Joe Simone, a vice-chairman of the Quality Brands Protection Committee, tells Ralph Cunningham what further action the group hopes to see

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

The battle for copyright enforcement

A vast country and millions of copyright works in circulation makes the work of the National Copyright Administration of China almost impossible. But a new law has given enforcement a boost. Xu Chao, deputy director general of of the Adminstration, speaks to Ralph Cunningham about the organization's work

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Singapore: Momentum building towards an IP hub

The creation of a specialized court and academy augurs well for the government’s plan to establish Singapore as an IP hub, explains Gladys Mirandah of Ella Cheong Mirandah & Sprusons

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

How to distinguish patentable subject matter

What does and doesn't qualify to be a patent is an area of much contention in China, just as in any other jurisdiction. Patent applicants should be aware of the restrictions, warn Wenping Chen & Xun Feng

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Editorial

China's IP system has come a long way in a short time. Less than 20 years ago, the country didn't have an IP system to speak of. Between then and now, and in particular in the last 18 months, it has put in place a set of modern of IP laws and procedures which bear comparison to anything else in place around the world. Whatever motivation the authorities have had for doing so, WTO membership or the USTR's Special 301 reviews, for example, the fact is they have done it.

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Romania: Strong protection against counterfeiters

Daniel Plosca and Crina Frisch of Rominvent outline the protection available for trade mark owners in Romania

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Mexico: Evolution of the UDRP in Mexico

Jesus Molina and Abraham Diaz of Olivares & Cia explain how domain name proceedings in Mexico have evolved, and outline some proposals for change

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

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