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From research tax credit to innovation tax credit
The French Budget Law for 2013 (Law No. 2012-1509 of December 29, 2012) extends the existing research tax credit (RTC) to ‘Innovation’ expenses incurred by companies that meet the EU definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.   1 February 2013
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Scope of protection of community designs: the Kinderwagen II case
Germany’s Federal Supreme Court currently hands down an unusually high number of decisions dealing with matters of design law, well above the average handed down since the new German Designs Act and the CDR took effect in 2004 and 2003, respectively.   1 February 2013
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Lingerie and sunglasses: how do we wear them?
HIPO held in an opposition proceeding last year that: “Chantelle luxury women’s lingerie has a good reputation in the relevant part of the EU, especially in France, Germany and Spain, and therefore deserves broader trademark protection.”   1 February 2013
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When trademark protection is not enough
There comes a time when trademark registrations are not enough to protect a company from infringement.   1 February 2013
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Kenyan IP battle could set precedent for jurisdiction
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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Employing inventors in Russia
Russia has an impressive history of technological development and academic research in many fields of natural sciences.   1 December 2012
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Non-traditional trademarks unleashed
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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AIA patent law reform is effective
On September 16, 2011, President Barack Obama signed into law the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA).   1 December 2012
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Mexico's system of IP protection: from Pangaea to TPP
Mexico has a clear interest in joining negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.   1 December 2012
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Who is a relevant consumer?
In many jurisdictions,‘relevant consumer’ is one of the most frequently used and necessary expressions when determining not only the likelihood of confusion between trademarks but also the notoriety level of a trademark.   1 December 2012

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