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Non-traditional trademarks unleashed
As previously reported, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc’s (MGM) 20-year battle to register its sound mark in Canada finally culminated in victory.   1 December 2012
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Mexico's system of IP protection: from Pangaea to TPP
Mexico has a clear interest in joining negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.   1 December 2012
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Who is a relevant consumer?
In many jurisdictions,‘relevant consumer’ is one of the most frequently used and necessary expressions when determining not only the likelihood of confusion between trademarks but also the notoriety level of a trademark.   1 December 2012
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AIA patent law reform is effective
On September 16, 2011, President Barack Obama signed into law the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA).   1 December 2012
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A limited breeders exemption
In September, the Netherlands welcomed a proposal for the introduction of a ‘limited breeders exemption’ into the patent law. The proposal concerns the modification of Article 53b of the Dutch Patent Act 1995.   1 December 2012
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China's patent law to be amended again
On August 9, 2012, the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO) published a draft amendment to the Patent Law, soliciting public comments.   1 December 2012
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Trademark applications in China
The ‘iPad’ trademark dispute in China ended up with a settlement deal of $60 million paid by Apple to Proview Shenzhen, according to reports (see WIPR September/October 2012).   1 December 2012
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Border measures in Hungary
Cabinet Decree 371/2004 was published on December 26, 2004 and became effective on January 1, 2005, covering specific border measures which can be instituted when certain intellectual property rights are infringed.   1 December 2012
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Detaining suspect goods
Peru’s Industrial Property Law allows the owner of trademarks to file an infringement procedure against merchants who use a registered trademark without authorisation.   1 December 2012
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Acquired distinctiveness: is any category of marks exempt?
Sufficient distinctiveness is one of the basic requirements for a trademark to be applied for at the Polish Patent office.   1 December 2012

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