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Patent granted: here and now!
When can it be said that a patent has been granted? To date, a patent has been held as granted on the grant date indicated on the letters patent document.   1 April 2011
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Doctrine of equivalence
The doctrine of equivalence is commonly used to interpret the scope of an invention in patent and utility model litigation case law.   1 April 2011
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The fight for improved IP enforcement in Peru
In recent years, the filing of infringement actions has increased and the fight against counterfeit products has greatly intensified.   1 April 2011
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Encouraging patent filings
As of 2009, the Philippines has been lagging behind its Southeast Asian neighbours in resident patent filings.   1 April 2011
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When can non-use be justified?
The Supreme Administrative Court ruled in December that the fact that there are cancellation proceedings pending against a trademark registration does not constitute an important reason for non-use.   1 April 2011
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IP and ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a community of 10 member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam).   1 April 2011
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Significant trademark case law in 2010
Canadian trademark jurisprudence saw numerous interesting developments during 2010. Our courts and Opposition Board adopted new approaches to certain ‘old’ concepts and reinforced others.   1 April 2011
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On suspicion
In France, intellectual property rights’ holders have been using and working with customs authorities for many years—and well before European harmonisation—to stop the importation of counterfeit goods.   1 April 2011
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New rules on search
On January 1, 2011, new changes to the Implementing Regulations of the European Patent Convention (EPC) entered into force.   1 April 2011
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New examination guidelines for retail services
In December 1997, the Taiwan Intellectual Property Office (TIPO) began accepting retail services as allowable service marks.   1 April 2011

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