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The Romanian courts have recently been confronted with an issue that has not been previously been brought before them. The issue relates to the enforcement of a European patent which has been modified during opposition proceedings. 1 June 2012
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A right of protection for a trademark is granted by the Polish Patent Office after examination of whether the mark applied for is eligible for registration in Poland on relative and absolute grounds. 1 June 2012
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Genetically modified plants enjoy IP protection under patent and plant breeders’ rights, as well as other statutory provisions, and are additionally affected by legislation in certain cases. 1 June 2012
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Patents are granted for new inventions (worldwide novelty) that express an inventive advance and are industrially applicable. 1 June 2012
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Applicants can apply to the Japan Patent Office to obtain a patent. Foreign applicants can take action under the Paris Convention and/or initiate a Patent Cooperation Treaty national-phase application. 1 June 2012
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A French patent may be obtained directly by filing a national patent application before the French Patent Office (INPI), or through a European patent application before the European Patent Office (EPO). 1 June 2012
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Patent applications must be filed in writing with the National Board of Patents and Registration (the NBPR). The patent application forms are available on the Internet. 1 June 2012
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Costa Rica is a member of several conventions and treaties that enable a local patent application to be adjustable for filing in other countries. 1 June 2012
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Patent rights in Mexico are secured by the filing of a patent application in strict compliance with the Mexican Industrial Property Law. 1 June 2012
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A patent attorney should be consulted to assist with the assessment of patentability and drafting of the patent specification. 1 June 2012
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