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Patents

Time for a look at the Apple Watch patent dispute

A patent case filed against Apple and its watch products provides some interesting food for thought, says Paul J Sutton of Sutton Magidoff.   21 May 2018

Trademarks

Good news, despite some gaps

The Cayman Islands’ new trademark law, which came into effect in August 2017, has brought important positive changes, even if there were a few bumps in the road, as Sophie Davies of HSM explains.   21 May 2018

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Covering All Your Bases

For large multinational companies, brand protection is a matter of combining an assertive approach to discovering infringement with proactive steps to securing rights, as Sarah Morgan reports.   20 May 2018

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The Journey We Do at Dinner

One of the first sessions of this year’s Annual Meeting shone a spotlight on the unique role of geographical indications, as Aislinn Burton reports.   20 May 2018

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Closing the IP Knowledge Gap

Tish Berard, INTA’s 2018 President, is eager to raise awareness among small to medium-sized enterprises and non-IP professionals about the importance of IP, as she tells Ed Conlon.   20 May 2018

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Enhancing IP in Africa

INTA’s External Relations Department plays a vital role in representing the interests of the Association and its members before IP offices and governments worldwide, as Tat-Tienne Louembe, INTA’s Representative, Africa and the Middle East, explains to Aislinn Burton.   20 May 2018

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Protecting a Treasure Trove of Resources

While Africa’s legal systems have a strong basis for protecting traditional cultural expressions, more needs to be done to establish links between brands and indigenous communities, as Sarah Morgan reports.   20 May 2018

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Groundless Threats of Trademark Infringement

Trademark owners in common law jurisdictions should be familiar with the law on groundless threats of infringement, says Faisal Daudpota of Daudpota International (UAE).   20 May 2018

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The Bubbles Business

The battle to protect Champagne as an IP right spans much farther than the sparkling wine’s native France, as Charles Goemaere, Director of Economic and Legal Affairs at the Comité Champagne, tells Ed Conlon.   20 May 2018

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A New Day for Designs

As brands increasingly turn to designs to protect their IP, a panel yesterday provided some tips for how to manage risk in this crucial area. Sarah Morgan reports.   20 May 2018

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