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Of models and makes
In 1999, the Norwegian Intellectual Property Office’s (NIPO) Appeal Board refused the mark L400 for class 12 goods (vehicles) in a decision that was initially ignored by NIPO legal advisors.   1 December 2010
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Trademark frustrations in Turkey
The acceptability of consent letters, co-existence agreements and sister company arrangements are often explored by the applicants whose trademarks are provisionally refused based on a prior registration in Turkey.   1 December 2010
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The language barrier when searching and understanding prior art
There is high demand for better translation tools to improve the understanding of prior patent art in languages other than the official languages of the European Patent Office.   1 December 2010
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Geographical indications in Japan
The legal system relating to geographical indications in Japan is divided into three major categories.   1 December 2010
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Patentability of human stem cells
The increased understanding of stem cells is one of the major breakthroughs in life sciences of the last decade.   1 December 2010
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Knowledge economy here to stay
Traditionally, the Netherlands has an excellent reputation for its knowledge economy.   1 December 2010
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Avoid false patent marking pitfalls
False patent marking has become an increasingly popular ‘bounty hunting’ basis for US litigation. The targets of such false lawsuits face huge legal fees and potentially huge monetary judgments.   1 December 2010
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The doubtful future of public private partnerships
The relative stability of the Brazilian economy and the large amount of public funds earmarked for the national health budget have sparked the interest of the pharmaceutical industry.   1 December 2010
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Oppositions, obviousness and other stories
Merck’s patent application entitled Method for Inhibiting Bone Resorption covers an increased unit dose of alendronate and other bisphosphonates for the treatment of Paget’s disease and osteoporosis.   1 December 2010
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Trademark functions in practice: the Opel-Blitz-II case
The decision in Opel-Blitz II, handed down by the Federal Supreme Court of Germany in January 2010, concerns the use of a trademark of a well-known German automobile manufacturer on miniature replica toy cars.   1 December 2010

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