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Fast action scheme now up to speed in Hong Kong
The Fast Action Scheme (FAS) was set up by the Hong Kong Customs & Excise Department (HKCED) in 2006. Through FAS, copyright owners can take immediate action during exhibitions against copyright or trademark infringement.   1 February 2012
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A challenging year in Iceland
The financial crisis continued to affect the Icelandic intellectual property (IP) market in 2011. The number of applications for trademark registrations went up slightly, after going down in 2009 and 2010.   1 February 2012
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India: key IP developments in 2011
Recognising the power of ideas, expression and innovation and their role towards national development, the Indian legislature and judiciary have worked towards creating, executing and implementing effective intellectual property (IP) legislation.   1 February 2012
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When fame (or notoriety) is the spur in Mexico
Mexico has a comprehensive set of regulations in the intellectual property (IP) field.   1 February 2012
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The importance of a good translation
From January 1, 2011, European Patents can be validated in Hungary by filing just the Hungarian translation of the claims, if the patent specification is available in English.   1 February 2012
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Federal Court provides crucial trademarks clarification
The Malaysian Federal Court recently clarified the High Court’s position in appeals against decisions of the registrar of trademarks in Yong Teng Hing B/S Hong Kong Trading Co. v Walton International Limited.   1 February 2012
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Brazilian courts fight to fix TRIPS violations
Brazil's judiciary is fixing a Trade-Related Aspects of TRIPS Agreement violation that mandates prior approval for all patents claiming pharmaceutical inventions for human use.   1 February 2012
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Refunding examination fees
The search and examination of European patent applications occur in separate stages, meaning an applicant receives the search report before he has to decide whether he wishes the application to be examined.   1 February 2012
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Dr Bach's remedies
After 10 years of pondering the power of natural remedies, the Supreme Court in Holland has decided it is time for change.   1 February 2012
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A new scenario: letters of consent in Mexico
The Mexican Law of Industrial Property does not regulate consent letters and/or coexistence agreements, but over the years the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (MIIP) has accepted them on a case-by-case basis.   1 February 2012

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