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Patent applications are prosecuted at the National Office of Intellectual Property, which is a department of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining. 1 June 2012
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The Brazilian Patent Office (INPI) has started a series of public consultations on patent examination procedures. 1 June 2012
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Ireland is party to the European Patent Convention and Patent Cooperation Treaty. Irish patents may be obtained nationally through the Irish Patents Office, or regionally as a European Patent designating Ireland. 1 June 2012
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Any person wishing to obtain a patent in Cameroon must file an application, via a resident agent, directly with the African Intellectual Property Organization (OAPI). 1 June 2012
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National patent applications are filed before the Italian Patent and Trademark Office. Registrations confer rights in the Italian territory. 1 June 2012
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Once the Cyprus Department of Customs and Excise Duties (CCED) becomes aware of any suspicious goods that could result in infringement of an IP right, it will suspend the release of the goods and detain them for three working days. 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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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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The JPO’s Trademark Appeal Board has rendered a decision that a trademark application filed by our firm should be registered on the grounds that the applied-for trademark has become 'well-known'. 1 June 2012
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The Mexican Industrial Property Law (MIPL) distinguishes between well-known and famous trademarks, giving the latter wider protection than is given to well-known marks. 1 June 2012
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