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Editorial

At a time when more companies and individuals around the world are discovering the value of IP, it seems that for IP owners the search for the best protection systems and infringement defence mechanisms has never been so crucial. The choice is wide. Companies can mediate, arbitrate or go to the courts, though the question of where to litigate has never been more confusing.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Russia: How to protect biotech inventions

The patent protection framework in Russia has greatly improved in recent years. However, there are still some stumbling blocks, as Petja Papula of Papula-Nevinpat in Helsinki explains

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Japan: Finding the balance for reasonable remuneration

Successful multimillion dollar lawsuits brought by inventor-employees against their bosses have shaken patent owners in Japan. Kozo Yabe of Yuasa and Hara in Tokyo investigates government attempts to reform the law

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Editorial

The push towards globalization has brought many companies and national governments to recognize the importance of harmonizing international IP laws.

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

VenezuelaInsight into a thriving IP system

Decision 486 brought about change for IP owners in the Andean Community. Yulena Sánchez-Hoet and Carlos Dominguez-Hernandez of Hoet Peláez Castillo & Duque provide an insight into Venezuela's IP system and explain the benefits of the injunctive relief

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

Mexico: Protecting drug patents in Mexico

Until recently, a loophole in Mexico's patent law allowed generic companies to gain marketing approval for drugs still under patent. Oscar M Becerril of Becerril Coca & Becerril in Mexico City examines attempts to fix the problem

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

China: Broadening patent protection

China's new patent law has widened the number of venues where rights holders can seek redress. Ren Haiyan and Hong Yan of Wan Hui Da Intellectual Property Agency in Beijing explore the new options

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

IndiaChanging times for IP owners

The influx of new judicial decisions has streamlined India's IP rights protection system, bringing it more in line with international enforcement practices. Ameet Datta and Sagar Chandra from Anand and Anand explain

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

HungaryThe best way to handle compulsory licences

EU enlargement has increased the practical difficulties for patent owners and decision makers to get or refuse a compulsory licence request in Hungary. Michael Lantos of Danubia Patent & Trademark Attorneys outlines the potential hurdles of the system and how it can be used to enforce one's rights

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

FranceHow to enforce trade mark rights

Milan Chromecek and Olivier Banchereau of Lovells provide a detailed guide to France's trade mark enforcement system, including tips on how to use the courts, what damages are available and how to intercept infringers

Managing IP Correspondent, August 31 2004

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