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The trademarks examination branch of Canada’s Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has issued a new practice notice, in effect since March 11, pertaining to the granting of extensions for examining applications. 1 April 2010
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Romania’s national Trademark Law contains provisions on the absolute grounds for refusing an application that is very similar to those in most European countries. 1 April 2010
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Thailand’s Intellectual Property and International Trade Court (IT&IP Court) was established in 1996. It handles cases under the Rules for Intellectual Property and International Trade Cases (1997). 1 April 2010
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In order to extract value out of their IP, proprietors employ various commercial strategies, ranging from licensing to entering into joint ventures and collaborative arrangements, which may at times be considered to be anti-competitive. 1 April 2010
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Individuals and small companies who own US patents encounter hurdles when faced with suing infringers, including the significant legal costs associated with representation. 1 April 2010
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Although Turkey has followed international developments and harmonised its Trademark Law with EU legislation, the registration of non-traditional marks such as product packaging and product shape has not fallen into place. 1 April 2010
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Experienced patent attorneys possessing strategic and litigation skills have never been in greater demand. 1 February 2010
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On December 30, 2009, during the executive meeting of the State Council, the Implementing Regulations of the Patent Law of the People’s Republic of China (draft) was approved. 1 February 2010
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The Israel patent database is now available online on the Israel Patent Office website (www.ilpatsearch.justice.gov.il/UI/) and via the WIPO’s Patentscope (www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/index). 1 February 2010
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Since April 2009, as a result of an amendment to Japan’s Patent Law, it has been possible to register a ‘provisional’ licence after a patent application has been filed but before a patent has been granted. 1 February 2010
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