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Chilean IP practice shows a strong record against trademark piracy. 1 November 2013
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Since the entry into force of Law No. 2004-192 of February 27, 2004 on the autonomous status of French Polynesia, French industrial property rights have not covered this territory and have therefore no longer been protected there. 1 November 2013
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On August 30, 2013, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, concluded its session, adopting the third amendment to the Trademark Law that aims to better protect exclusive trademark rights. 1 November 2013
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In WIPR Issue 6 2010, we discussed the new divisional system under Rule 36 EPC, which stipulates a 24-month deadline triggered by the examining division’s first communication in respect of the earliest application for which a communication pursuant to Article 94(3) EPC has been issued, or any other communication from the European Office Patent (EPO) in which the examining division raises a specific non-unity objection under Article 82 EPC for the first time. 1 November 2013
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Even though Turkey is a party to international conventions and has harmonised its trademark laws with those of the EU, there are certain aspects and practices distinctive to Turkish trademark law. 2 September 2013
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On July 2, 2013, Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court held a public hearing of a patent infringement case in which Zhizhen Technology Inc of Shanghai sued Apple Inc and Apple Computer Trading (Shanghai) Co Ltd. 1 September 2013
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When it comes to well-known marks and unfair competition, the statute of limitations is a controversial issue. 1 September 2013
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It is an obligation of trademark holders to use their trademarks as they were granted by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property or with slight modifications that do not alter their distinctive character, in order not to be subject to a cancellation action grounded in non-use. 1 September 2013
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Actively dealing with infringement is vital when dealing with IP. There should be actual rights to enforce. Indiscriminate claims purporting infringement of a patent or other IP rights are prohibited. 1 September 2013
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The most significant revision of Belgian patent law since the 1984 Patent Act was approved by the Belgian legislator on January 10, 2011. 1 September 2013
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