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The court of the commissioner of patents, seated in Pretoria, has handed down judgment in the matter of Sasol Dyno Nobel (Pty) Limited v African Explosives Limited. 1 December 2012
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In September, the Netherlands welcomed a proposal for the introduction of a ‘limited breeders exemption’ into the patent law. The proposal concerns the modification of Article 53b of the Dutch Patent Act 1995. 1 December 2012
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The purpose of opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office is to give an opponent, which can be any member of the public, the opportunity to challenge the validity of a granted European patent. 1 December 2012
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The Taiwan Intellectual Property Office has announced that the effective date of the Amendment to the Taiwan Patent Act will fall on January 1, 2013. We summarise the important changes. 1 December 2012
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Exxon Corporation proceeded to file an unconstitutional action before the Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic, against Resolution 209-Bis issued by the same entity on December 6, 2000. 1 December 2012
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In the Malaysian case of BT Engineering Sdn Bhd v Team United Resources Sdn Bhd and Anor (May 2012), the High Court addressed issues of patent infringement, copyright infringement and breach of confidentiality. 1 December 2012
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Provisions for unity of invention in many jurisdictions usually mean that an application may relate only to one invention. 1 December 2012
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Domain names have become an important issue in the protection of intellectual property rights. 1 December 2012
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Cabinet Decree 371/2004 was published on December 26, 2004 and became effective on January 1, 2005, covering specific border measures which can be instituted when certain intellectual property rights are infringed. 1 December 2012
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The ‘iPad’ trademark dispute in China ended up with a settlement deal of $60 million paid by Apple to Proview Shenzhen, according to reports (see WIPR September/October 2012). 1 December 2012
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