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Let bygones be bygones
Most infringement cases in Germany, whether based on a patent, trademark or design, involve the assertion of a claim for a restraining order telling the defendant to cease and desist from offering, selling and/or manufacturing the products in question.   22 February 2017
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The right to protect a geographical name
An action brought by the Laguiole local authority in southern France against the owners of trademarks containing the term ‘Laguiole’ has proved controversial. These trademarks were licensed internationally for products of all kinds, although most of them are manufactured in China and do not come from the Laguiole area.   22 February 2017
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The dangers of misnaming patent inventors
It is often the case that the question arises of who should be named as an inventor or co-inventor on a US patent.   24 November 2016
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The role of expert opinions
Expert opinions play an important role in resolving disputes handled by first instance courts in Turkey.   24 November 2016
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Draft rules for pharmaceuticals cause concern
On August 4, 2016, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan (the executive branch of central government) passed a draft amendment to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act (Amendment), which was proposed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. This amendment was drafted in response to Taiwan’s negotiations on joining the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal.   24 November 2016
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Review of the revised design patent system
The design patent system in Russia changed radically two years ago. Since October 1, 2014, a list of claimed essential features has no longer been requested. The protection is based only on pictures.   24 November 2016
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Romania: Keep the marriage between trademarks and brands
It makes sense that a property rights owner has the duty and responsibility to protect and preserve its right and, if applicable, enforce it, no matter the nature of the property (eg, a house, car, patent, trademark, etc). In the course of protection and enforcement, the owner relies on legal provisions, whereas in the course of promotion it relies on commercial actions, including advertising.   24 November 2016
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The long route to trademark exhaustion
A case at the Court of The Hague from September 14, 2016 provides a good overview of the circumstances that cause or prevent trademark exhaustion.   24 November 2016
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The concept of trademark 'use'
In Mexico, the use of a trademark registration is an obligation for its owner or licensee.   24 November 2016
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Changes needed for TPP compliance
In 2015, the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) maintained a fast pace of substantive examination, which had begun in 2014, in expectation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.   24 November 2016

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