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The linkage system is defined as an exchange information system between the COFEPRIS, the entity responsible for the granting of health registrations for drugs, and the IMPI, the one responsible for granting a patent right to a product. 1 February 2013
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Shinzo Abe, the head of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, was reappointed Prime Minister of Japan on December 16, 2012. Since then, his economic policy, known as ‘Abenomics’, has been frequently discussed in Japan. 1 February 2013
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Belgian company Agfa, a large supplier of plates for the offset printing industry, claimed that Xingraphics products indirectly infringe its patent. 1 February 2013
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In a November 12, 2012 decision involving two trademarks comprising representations of a shark, the Supreme Court of the Philippines discounted confusing similarity between them upon noting their “distinct visual and aural differences”. 1 February 2013
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Expect to see some very significant patent-related court decisions during 2013 in which open issues important to various industries, universities, and individual inventors are likely to be resolved. 1 February 2013
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A legal battle in Kenya between microfinance company Faulu Kenya and mobile network operator Safaricom could set a new precedent for IP trials in the East African jurisdiction. 9 January 2013
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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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According to French Tax Authorities, the right to use a .fr domain name assigned by the French Regulation Authority is an intangible asset. 1 December 2012
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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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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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