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Ruchi Tripathi, Action Aid

Under 35 USC 251, a US patent can be reissued when, through error without any deceptive intention, the patent is deemed wholly or partially inoperative or invalid because the patentee claimed less than he had a right to claim in the patent. Reissues that broaden the scope of the original claims may be granted only if sought within two years of the issue date of the patent.

IP attorneys have weathered the economic downturn, but now face the prospect of a patent revolution as reforms to the PTO and criticisms of the IP system combine to transform current practices. James Nurton reports

A unique practice of the Singapore Trade Marks Registry in relation to the colour features of marks may be of interest to prospective applicants of trade marks in Singapore.

Under the Mexican Industrial Property Law trade names are published rather than registered, as happens with service marks. The difference between a publication and a registration basically consists in the rights derived from the legislation. While the exclusive right to use a service mark is granted only by means of a registration, a trade name does not require a registration to produce legal effects against third parties. Indeed, according to the Law, trade names are protected by virtue of their use without the benefit of a registration. The purpose of the publication is only to establish a presumption of good faith in the adoption and use of the trade name. Accordingly, use of a trade name is essential to produce its legal effects.

Foreign attorneys or applicants frequently ask about Korea's examination environment. One of the most frequently asked questions is how long it takes to grant a patent for an application.

? US: A California court has cleared biotech company Genentech of patent infringement in a dispute with rival Chiron over a breast cancer drug.

Ralph Cunningham, Hong Kong

Ingrid Hering, London

Unlike many countries, image rights are not available in the UK. Guy Veysey analyzes the latest developments in this field and asks whether celebrities’ images can be protected using other IP rights