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Border measures have been strengthened under the TRIPS Agreement of the World Trade Organization and under the Free Trade Agreement between the US, Central America and the Dominican Republic. 1 August 2012
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Recent events in the world of high technology titans demonstrate that a patent arms race is reaching fever pitch, with companies amassing patent portfolios for offensive and defensive purposes. 1 August 2012
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Since 1999, patent applicants claiming pharmaceutical inventions (products and processes) in Brazil have faced an awkward provision in the Brazilian patent law, commonly known as Article 229-C. 1 August 2012
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The enactment of the Intellectual Property Code on June 6, 1997, was a landmark in the history of the IP system of the Philippines. 1 August 2012
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During the late 1990s, the Dutch were famous not only for their cheese, but also for their cross border injunctions. 1 August 2012
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A trademark registration was invalidated by the Malaysian High Court as a result of a breach of natural justice. The decision was upheld by the Court of Appeal in May 2012. 1 August 2012
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In Hong Kong, company name and trademark registrations are governed by two separate pieces of legislation: the Companies Ordinance, Cap 32 and the Trade Marks Ordinance, Cap 599. 1 August 2012
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It is a common practice for Japanese businesses to borrow and use internationally famous brands’ trademarks from the companies that own the trademarks, so as to boost their business activities in Japan. 1 August 2012
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The first half of 2012 has been low key in terms of the further development of IP legislation. 1 August 2012
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Turkey is one of the countries that examine the similarity of trademarks under absolute grounds for refusal. 1 August 2012
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