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On the slate: patent decisions in 2013
Expect to see some very significant patent-related court decisions during 2013 in which open issues important to various industries, universities, and individual inventors are likely to be resolved.   1 February 2013
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New look enforcement mechanisms unveiled
Fashion brands will welcome significant reforms to Australia’s trademark and copyright enforcement mechanisms under the Intellectual Property Laws (Amendment) Raising the Bar Act 2012, which will come into force on April 15, 2013.   1 February 2013
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When trademark protection is not enough
There comes a time when trademark registrations are not enough to protect a company from infringement.   1 February 2013
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Kenyan IP battle could set precedent for jurisdiction
A legal battle in Kenya between microfinance company Faulu Kenya and mobile network operator Safaricom could set a new precedent for IP trials in the East African jurisdiction.   9 January 2013
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Exxon Corporation wins unconstitutional action before the constitutional court
Exxon Corporation proceeded to file an unconstitutional action before the Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic, against Resolution 209-Bis issued by the same entity on December 6, 2000.   1 December 2012
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Acquired distinctiveness: is any category of marks exempt?
Sufficient distinctiveness is one of the basic requirements for a trademark to be applied for at the Polish Patent office.   1 December 2012
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Company sues former employee
In the Malaysian case of BT Engineering Sdn Bhd v Team United Resources Sdn Bhd and Anor (May 2012), the High Court addressed issues of patent infringement, copyright infringement and breach of confidentiality.   1 December 2012
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Non-traditional trademarks unleashed
As previously reported, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc’s (MGM) 20-year battle to register its sound mark in Canada finally culminated in victory.   1 December 2012
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Trademark applications in China
The ‘iPad’ trademark dispute in China ended up with a settlement deal of $60 million paid by Apple to Proview Shenzhen, according to reports (see WIPR September/October 2012).   1 December 2012
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Mexico's system of IP protection: from Pangaea to TPP
Mexico has a clear interest in joining negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.   1 December 2012

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