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Brazil commits to joining Madrid System

The Brazilian government has indicated that the country is finally set to join the international trade mark system - but not until mid-2018

November 25 2016

ITMA becomes CITMA

The Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) has become the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) following the official presentation of its Royal Charter at a ceremony in London

November 24 2016

New opportunities for global brand owners

IP owners are constantly looking for new countries in which to protect and enforce their rights, particularly as growth in mature markets slows. Three countries that are opening up to international investment are Cuba, Iran and Myanmar. Natalie Rahhal and James Nurton find out about the latest developments in these three states, particularly for trade mark owners, and also look at other jurisdictions that could become more important for IP

November 27 2016

Analysing the Federal Circuit’s Unwired Planet ruling on CBMs at the PTAB

The Federal Circuit’s Unwired Planet v Google decision will lead to more rigorous review of covered business method review petitions by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and discourage filing

November 28 2016

Canada roundup: Blacklock’s copyright loss, promise doctrine at the Supreme Court, Quebec signage, CETA, CanCon

Recent IP developments in Canada include the Federal Court ruling the distribution of a Blacklock’s Reporter article was fair use, requirements for French-language signage in Quebec coming into force, the Supreme Court hearing arguments in AstraZeneca Canada v Apotex, trade mark and patent owners preparing for CETA, and copyright and Canadian-made content being reviewed

November 29 2016

UK to ratify UPC Agreement despite Brexit - reaction (UPDATED)

The UK government has ended months of speculation by saying that it will push ahead with ratification of the UPC Agreement. This makes it more likely the new system will come into force soon, but leaves open questions about what happens post-Brexit

November 28 2016

The latest IP developments in Brazil and Mexico

Our latest supplements, focusing on Brazil and Mexico, are now available to read online for free

November 29 2016

SiriusXM, Jersey Boys, Apple v Samsung, TiVo, Netflix, PTAB, trade secrets at the ITC – the week in IP

A Sirius settlement of up to $99m, a copyright loss for the Jersey Boys creators, more on Apple v Samsung at the Federal Circuit, a TiVo and Netflix patent agreement, the results of a USPTO post-grant outcomes pilot, and a petition asking the Supreme Court to review ITC adjudication of cases involving trade secret misappropriation in a foreign country were in the recent intellectual property headlines

November 29 2016

Interview: Randi Karpinia, Meg Boulware and the AIPLA Women in IP Law Committee

The chair of AIPLA’s Women in IP Law Committee and the co-chair of the Advancement and Retention Subcommittee tell Natalie Rahhal how they promote retaining and advancing women

December 02 2016

Sponsored post: Copyright notices as prima facie evidence of public accessibility

Validity challenges under the AIA increasingly rely on non-traditional publications such as web-based publications and product brochures. Michael O’Neill of Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto discusses the extent to which the publication’s copyright notice, which often is the only evidence submitted to prove the date of publication, is adequate for the task

Managing IP Correspondent, December 02 2016

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