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A typical prior art search for non-patent literature often involves primary or secondary sources of literature, but in many cases, does not include citations that can be found in both the patent and non-patent literature. 1 October 2011
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Three new Caribbean jurisdictions recently joined the world of IP practice: Curaçao, St. Maarten and the BES Islands—all emerging in the wake of the Netherlands Antilles, which was dissolved on October 10, 2010. 1 October 2011
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The JPO strives to continually improve the patent system to better serve the needs of patent applicants and the public in view of globalisation and growing innovation. Kenji Sugimara and Takahiro Yamazaki explain. 1 October 2011
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After half a decade and almost a dozen cases, the music industry in India is now closer to clarity on the right of lyricists and music composers in sound recordings. Purnima Singh explains. 1 October 2011
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Licensing in India has enormous potential with many international players eyeing it as a lucrative market. Sana Jaffri explains. 1 October 2011
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Patents in India are granted to encourage inventions and ensure their commercial exploitation. But compulsory licences could threaten the integrity of the system. Vikrant Rana takes a look. 1 October 2011
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Indian advertising is booming, and regulation needs to keep pace. Essenese Obhan and Shalika Bhalla explain 1 October 2011
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According to Article 53(b) of the European Patent Convention, “essential biological processes” for the production of plants and animals are excluded from patent protection. 1 October 2011
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The use of ADR procedures as a means by which disputing parties can engage in negotiations to settle a dispute, without resorting to civil litigation, has increased in Japan since the 2011 East Japan earthquake. 1 October 2011
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A patentable invention needs to meet the requirements of novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability. 1 October 2011
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