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According to Article 53(b) of the European Patent Convention, “essential biological processes” for the production of plants and animals are excluded from patent protection. 1 October 2011
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Patent rights are territorial and a patent for an invention has to be obtained in each state or region where patent protection is required. 1 October 2011
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One consequence of the changes to Romania’s trademark law is an increasing number of bad faith applications. 1 October 2011
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The IPO of the Philippines published a revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Patents, Utility Model and Industrial Designs on April 26, 2011, with further corrections and amendments on July 13, 2011. 1 October 2011
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Patent application filings for computer-implemented inventions have increased considerably in Mexico. 1 October 2011
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According to Turkey’s design law, a design application that meets all formal requirements becomes effective from the date of the application. 1 October 2011
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The critical issue of who must be named inventor(s) on US patents is often misunderstood and may affect patent validity. 1 October 2011
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The Draft Amendment of the Patent Act went through its first reading at the Legislative Yuan on April 6, 2011. 1 October 2011
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Medical advertising is highly regulated. The advertising of prescription medicine is even prohibited. 1 October 2011
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A trial court decision that was delivered in June by Judge Marcio Solter will force IMPI practice to improve (Komlog v Vice Commissioner for Patents at IMPI). 1 October 2011
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