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The purpose of opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office is to give an opponent, which can be any member of the public, the opportunity to challenge the validity of a granted European patent. 1 December 2012
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Sometimes the images that the applicant for a design right submits do not disclose the subject matter of the design as clearly as one might hope. 1 December 2012
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The court of the commissioner of patents, seated in Pretoria, has handed down judgment in the matter of Sasol Dyno Nobel (Pty) Limited v African Explosives Limited. 1 December 2012
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In September, the Netherlands welcomed a proposal for the introduction of a ‘limited breeders exemption’ into the patent law. The proposal concerns the modification of Article 53b of the Dutch Patent Act 1995. 1 December 2012
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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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In the Malaysian case of BT Engineering Sdn Bhd v Team United Resources Sdn Bhd and Anor (May 2012), the High Court addressed issues of patent infringement, copyright infringement and breach of confidentiality. 1 December 2012
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Mexico has a clear interest in joining negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. 1 December 2012
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