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One of the topics discussed by IP magistrates relates to the decisions issued by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property in cancellation actions filed against trademark registrations on the basis of false data. 1 October 2012
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According to the Polish Administrative Code and Law on Industrial Property, a party must prove its legal interest in order to start administrative proceedings before the Polish authorities. 1 October 2012
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Until June 2012, there was much debate in South Africa as to whether exchange control approval is a rule or an option when intellectual property is exported outside South Africa. 1 October 2012
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Since 1999, patent applicants claiming pharmaceutical inventions (products and processes) in Brazil have faced an awkward provision in the Brazilian patent law, commonly known as Article 229-C. 1 August 2012
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According to the European Patent Convention, patents shall not be granted in respect of methods for treatment of the human or animal body by surgery or therapy, or practised diagnostic methods. 1 August 2012
Copyright
Border measures have been strengthened under the TRIPS Agreement of the World Trade Organization and under the Free Trade Agreement between the US, Central America and the Dominican Republic. 1 August 2012
Jurisdiction reports
The provisions of Brazil's patent law are largely TRIPS-compliant, but there are two major inconsistencies: its working requirements, and ANVISA's mandatory substantive examination on pharma patent applications. 1 August 2012
Jurisdiction reports
If the exhaustion of trademark rights is a defence in trademark litigation, who has the burden of proof that the goods are originals? 1 August 2012
Jurisdiction reports
Recent events in the world of high technology titans demonstrate that a patent arms race is reaching fever pitch, with companies amassing patent portfolios for offensive and defensive purposes. 1 August 2012
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A trademark registration was invalidated by the Malaysian High Court as a result of a breach of natural justice. The decision was upheld by the Court of Appeal in May 2012. 1 August 2012
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