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A German patent can be obtained by directly filing a national patent application with the German Patent and Trademark Office, or by filing a European patent application. 1 January 2011
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Trademark rights can be divided into two categories, namely statutory rights and rights afforded by common law. 1 January 2011
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Inventions are regulated in Cuba by Decree Law 68 ‘Of Inventions, Scientific Discoveries, Industrial Models, Trademarks and Denominations of Origin’, of May 14, 1983. 1 January 2011
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There haven’t been any significant changes or developments in Venezuela over the last year that IP professionals and owners need to be aware of. 1 January 2011
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In India, patent rights are secured by filing an application for registration along with the requisite forms and documents and prescribed fees at the patent office. 1 January 2011
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Patent applications must be filed in writing with the National Board of Patents and Registration (the NBPR). The patent application forms are available on the Internet. 1 January 2011
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One can choose to acquire a patent in the Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) via a national patent application or a European patent (EP) application, in which the three Benelux countries will be designated. 1 January 2011
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Protection by patent in Norway is obtained by a national application, by nationalisation of a PCT application before the 31-month term, or by validation of a European patent. 1 January 2011
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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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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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