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Mexico: Marketing authorisation for biocomparables

In June 2009, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) defined biotechnological products for the first time (Article 222-bis of the regulation of health products). Before this definition, there was no difference in the evaluation and authorisation of a biotechnology product and a non-biotechnological product.

Managing IP Correspondent, October 31 2014

Russia: Battle over the Elle trade mark

Elle is a familiar trade mark, perhaps even to those who do not closely follow fashion trends. It has been owned by Hachette Filipacchi Presse since 1987 (trade mark certificate 83647 in respect of goods in Class 16 ICGS – see image).

Managing IP Correspondent, October 31 2014

Switzerland: Federal Patent Court facilitates recovery of illicit profits

The Swiss Federal Patent Court has allowed a facilitated recovery of illicit profits in favour of the owner of an infringed patent in a recent judgement.

Managing IP Correspondent, October 31 2014

Analysis: Is the PTAB a troll killer?

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has provided a useful way for those sued by patent trolls to fight back. It is not just the companies directly affected by litigation that are looking to kill patents, however, says Michael Loney

October 31 2014

OECD cracks down on the Patent Box

So-called IP Box regimes offering tax advantages are popular with both governments and businesses. But, as Afzana Anwer reports, the OECD and EU Commission are putting them under threat

Managing IP Correspondent, October 31 2014

EPO: Top-up search in the PCT procedure

With effect from July 1 2014, the EPO has changed its practice in the procedure under Chapter II PCT. More specifically, following the entry into force of new Rule 66.1ter PCT and amended Rule 70.2(f) PCT, the EPO will now in its capacity as International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) conduct a top-up search to identify prior art that was published after the date of completion of the PCT search report.

Managing IP Correspondent, October 31 2014

Austria: Languages in IP proceedings

Since the reform of IP proceedings in 2014, all appeals from the Austrian Patent Office are to be prosecuted before the Upper Provincial Court in Vienna (OLG Wien) with a further appeal to the Austrian Supreme Court (OGH). This change was demanded by the whole IP profession. It turned out to be successful since now the time from filing an appeal to a decision by the court is very much shorter than before.

Managing IP Correspondent, October 31 2014

Indonesia: Termination rights under the new Copyright Law

After a long process, the draft of the new Copyright Law was finally enacted on September 16 2014 by the Indonesian Parliament. This new Law brings several significant changes. The changes are expected to give better protection to rights owners.

Managing IP Correspondent, October 31 2014

They tried to make me go to PTAB…

Should you ever say no, no, no when deciding whether to try invalidating a rival’s patent at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board? Michael Loney looks at the considerations involved, including the falling institution rate and uncertain chances of being granted a stay

October 31 2014

Asian governments focus on IP and competition issues

The interplay between patents essential to telecommunication standards and anti-monopoly concerns has turned the spotlight on how competition law will apply to IP protection. As governments in Asia begin to tackle these issues, it is becoming clear that there will be an impact on all major forms of IP and across a wide range of industries. Peter Leung reports

Managing IP Correspondent, October 31 2014

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