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The Brazilian government has been attacking the intellectual protection afforded by the WTO TRIPS Agreement to the research-based pharmaceutical industry. 1 September 2013
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The most significant revision of Belgian patent law since the 1984 Patent Act was approved by the Belgian legislator on January 10, 2011. 1 September 2013
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When it comes to well-known marks and unfair competition, the statute of limitations is a controversial issue. 1 September 2013
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The requirement of genuine use is assessed strictly in both national and European trademark practice. Use without registration can also provide certain rights to the users. 1 September 2013
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The history of comparative advertising dates back to the beginning of commerce itself. It has always been normal for a trader to attempt to enjoy pecuniary benefits by drawing a comparison between the qualities of his products/services and a competitor’s. 1 September 2013
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In South Africa there is no substantive examination of the claims of a patent application. Once the required formalities of an application have been met, it proceeds to acceptance, publication and grant. 1 September 2013
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In Germany, as in many other European jurisdictions, claimants may not only rely on registered design rights in order to attack pirated or otherwise copied products. 1 September 2013
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The regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council no. 608/2013/EU governing anti-counterfeiting action by customs authorities was published on June 29, 2013, repealing Regulation 1383/2003/EC. 1 September 2013
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It is an obligation of trademark holders to use their trademarks as they were granted by the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property or with slight modifications that do not alter their distinctive character, in order not to be subject to a cancellation action grounded in non-use. 1 September 2013
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A case that captured the attention of many Peruvian university students was the prohibition of the words ‘pontifical’ and ‘Catholic’ in the name of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), after action from the Vatican. 1 September 2013
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