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An inexhaustible question

One might have thought that the question of the exhaustion of trade marks in the European Economic Area (EEA) had been resolved, or at least stabilized, to a certain extent.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

Trade mark system strives to be taken seriously

A new law and the strict implementation of a plan to speed up litigation have seen Indonesia move closer towards international standards of trade mark protection and enforcement, claim Adolf Panggabean and Erna L Kusoy

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

What estoppel means in Korea after Festo

In July 2000, the Korean Supreme Court handed down its first decision specifically stating the requirements for the doctrine of equivalents. Afterwards, many other relevant precedent cases have also been decided in a rather short period of time.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

Why exclusion is not profitable

Licensing can generate millions of dollars for technology companies, but many executives still do not take full advantage of the opportunities available. Dan McCurdy and Marshall Phelps explode the myths that prevent companies from developing successful licensing programmes

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

AstraZeneca's purple pill under threat

Pharma company AstraZeneca has stopped three generics from launching rival versions of its multi-billion dollar drug Prilosec in the US. But a fourth generic company is free to manufacture its own version of the drug.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

How copyright rows are settled now

Following promulgation by the State Council of the new Implementing Regulations on Copyright Law, the Supreme People's Court also promulgated a new Judicial Interpretation on Several Issues relating to the Application of Law in Adjudicating Civil Copyright Dispute Cases. The new Judicial Interpretation, which came into force on October 15 2002, clarifies certain issues on copyright disputes.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

US gives green light to Madrid

James Nurton, London

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

Court uncovers bug in Australia's trade mark law

The decision in Kenman Kandy to allow the registration of a three-dimensional, bug-shaped sweet will have significant implications for existing and future shape trade mark applications in Australia. Colin Oberin and Ben Arnall examine the consequences for brand owners

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

Survey: Asia: Smell it, feel it, hear it

Scents, sounds, colours and shapes have become more and more popular ways of representing a product. New procedures and systems for registering marks have made the job of the trade mark owner even more complicated. Ralph Cunningham reports

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

European and US patent protection compared

As European politicians consider fundamental reforms to patent protection, one of the key questions they have to address is how to make the system more efficient. In particular, some critics believe Europe needs to look to the US model to improve its effectiveness. In a special MIP debate, Koos Rasser argues that the European patent system as it exists today is substantially inferior to that of the US, while Simon Mounteney says that, though not perfect, Europe offers many benefits to applicants

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01 2002

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