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There is a surprising failure to appreciate the value and importance of US ‘freedom-to-operate’ (FTO) opinions, which determine whether commercialising a product will infringe others’ valid intellectual property rights. 1 February 2014
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A landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Canada has been released which will serve as an important precedent in many fundamental areas of Canadian copyright law, including the test for determining if a “substantial part” of a work has been copied, assessment of damages, use of experts in a copyright context and the vicarious liability of directors for infringement. 1 February 2014
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The Brazilian IP community has great expectations for 2014, despite distracting events: a carnival in March, the FIFA World Cup in June and elections in October. 1 February 2014
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Deere & Company is a registrant of a colour combination mark in China in respect of tractors, harvesting machines and related goods. 1 February 2014
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In previous issues we have discussed the influence of G2/07 and G1/08, also known as the ‘broccoli’ and ‘tomato’ cases, on the patentability of plants which have been, or could have been, obtained by methods excluded from patentability. 1 February 2014
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In October 2013, the Finnish government commissioned the Ministry of Education and Culture to amend the Copyright Act in accordance with the objectives set out in the government policy programme. 1 February 2014
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The Malaysian government is currently actively encouraging the creation and monetisation of intellectual property. 1 February 2014
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The Taiwan Patent Act enforced in 2013 has added design protection for computer-generated graphic images to meet industrial needs and international trends. 1 February 2014
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Copyright in Finland is currently in flux. 1 November 2013
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The first Malaysian appellant court decision on geographical indications arose from a recent appeal by Chocosuisse Union des Fabricants Suisses de Chocolat, Kraft Foods Schweiz AG and Nestlé Suisse SA (the appellants) against a decision of the High Court which found in favour of the Maestro Swiss group of companies. 1 November 2013
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