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“Biodiversity, our greatest resource, remains untapped,” stated Senator Edgardo Angara when introducing Senate Bill No. 3140, the Bioindustry Development Act of 2009. 1 April 2010
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Although Turkey has followed international developments and harmonised its Trademark Law with EU legislation, the registration of non-traditional marks such as product packaging and product shape has not fallen into place. 1 April 2010
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Individuals and small companies who own US patents encounter hurdles when faced with suing infringers, including the significant legal costs associated with representation. 1 April 2010
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Brazil’s President Lula has enacted Provisional Measure No. 482, providing statutory authority to government agencies to issue compulsory licences, expropriate IP rights and suspend the obligation to maintain an IP regime with minimum standards, as provided by the TRIPs agreement. 1 April 2010
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The Court of Appeal of The Hague passed final judgment on October 6, 2009 in the patent case between Zilka and Rüegg, more than five years after the appeal proceedings were instituted. 1 February 2010
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In 2005, South Africa’s government adopted a policy of protecting various forms of traditional knowledge and permitting its commercial development. 1 February 2010
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The licensing of intellectual property rights is a lucrative endeavour; therefore, it is important that licences are dealt with correctly. 1 February 2010
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Since April 2009, as a result of an amendment to Japan’s Patent Law, it has been possible to register a ‘provisional’ licence after a patent application has been filed but before a patent has been granted. 1 February 2010
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Peru’s economic growth in the last decade has been accompanied by a concurrent increase in the activity of the Peruvian Patent and Trademark Office (INDECOPI) and Peruvian Customs. 1 February 2010
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In several European Union member states, national laws for patent, utility model and design protection permit non-infringement proceedings. 1 February 2010
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