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GIs labour under unequal terms

The lack of protection in the TRIPs Agreement for geographical indications other than wines and spirits, makes no sense. The system punishes countries with a rich tradition of native products and substances such as India, argue Rajendra Kumar and Latha R

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

The protection of life sciences inventions in India

Legislation is already in place to protect the IP rights of those involved with developing the country's bioresources. And more laws are on the way. The situation bodes well for the future of life sciences in the country, argue DC Gabriel and Rajeshwari Hariharan

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Protection of well-known trade marks in India

Well-known trade marks without registration or use are protected in India. With India accepting the implementation of TRIPs and enacting a new trade mark law, there are increasingly more options for protection, write Diljeet Titus and Rai S Mittal

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Owners seek IP relief in the courts

For many years international IP owners struggled to retain the use of their rights in India. Even the courts weren't the most helpful. As India becomes more international, the situation is changing quickly, argue S Chakraborty and A Bose

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

New options for trade mark owners on the net

The Gutnick decision regarding internet defamation has implications for Australian trade mark law. As a result, owners of Australian-registered trade marks may be able to get relief against infringement on the net. That could be possible even if uploading takes place outside Australia, explain Jim Dwyer and Marina Lloyd Jones

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

Dilution ruling leaves room for debate

The 1995 US Federal Trademark Dilution Act was meant to give brand owners greater powers to defend themselves, but a Supreme Court ruling has highlighted the law's shortcomings. Sam Mamudi investigates whether legislative change is now needed

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

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

Letter: In defence of boutiques

March 4 2003

Managing IP Correspondent, March 31 2003

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