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New commercial code in Turkey
The Grand National Assembly of Turkey enacted the draft Commercial Code on January 12, 2011. The new TCC will enter into force on July 12, 2012, and outlines possible commercial proceedings and actions.   1 April 2011
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When the bargain hunter becomes the hunted
The current economic climate has resulted in an influx in the import and sale of cheaper versions and imitation products on the market.   1 April 2011
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Court thwarts community patent court
The heavily discussed arrival of the Community patent has faced a setback.   1 April 2011
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When can non-use be justified?
The Supreme Administrative Court ruled in December that the fact that there are cancellation proceedings pending against a trademark registration does not constitute an important reason for non-use.   1 April 2011
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IP and ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a community of 10 member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam).   1 April 2011
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Encouraging patent filings
As of 2009, the Philippines has been lagging behind its Southeast Asian neighbours in resident patent filings.   1 April 2011
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New examination guidelines for retail services
In December 1997, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) began accepting retail services as allowable service marks.   1 April 2011
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Significant trademark case law in 2010
Canadian trademark jurisprudence saw numerous interesting developments during 2010. Our courts and Opposition Board adopted new approaches to certain ‘old’ concepts and reinforced others.   1 April 2011
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On suspicion
In France, intellectual property rights’ holders have been using and working with customs authorities for many years—and well before European harmonisation—to stop the importation of counterfeit goods.   1 April 2011
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Doctrine of equivalence
The doctrine of equivalence is commonly used to interpret the scope of an invention in patent and utility model litigation case law.   1 April 2011

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