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Copyright law was initially conceived to provide protection against the unauthorised reproduction of books in the print media. 1 February 2010
Jurisdiction reports
The licensing of intellectual property rights is a lucrative endeavour; therefore, it is important that licences are dealt with correctly. 1 February 2010
Jurisdiction reports
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
Jurisdiction reports
Peru’s economic growth in the last decade has been accompanied by a concurrent increase in the activity of the Peruvian Patent and Trademark Office (INDECOPI) and Peruvian Customs. 1 February 2010
Copyright
The exclusive trademark rights cover the right to use a mark in business and also, when necessary, the right to prohibit others from using in business marks that may cause confusion. 1 January 2010
Copyright
Israel uses the Nice Version of the International Classification. From September 1, 2010, after implementation of the Madrid Protocol, multi-class applications will be permitted. 1 January 2010
Copyright
While Costa Rica is moving its intellectual property system forward to fulfil its trading agreement commitments and economic self-interest, not all the changes have achieved the expected results. 1 January 2010
Copyright
Taiwan’s current Patent Act stipulates a first-to-file system. Taiwan is not a member of the Paris Convention; as such, only national protection is available. 1 January 2010
Copyright
Patent protection in Norway can be obtained by a national application or by an international application (PCT). 1 January 2010
Copyright
To secure a patent right in Cyprus, you need to validate it with the Cyprus Patent Registrar. This can be done nationally, internationally or on a European basis. 1 January 2010
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