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Mr. Justice Arnold: Brexit and Trademarks

Mr. Justice Arnold, the judge in charge of the English Patents Court, talks Brexit and its impact on trademark law in the country.   23 May 2017

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ASEAN and Madrid: Six Down, Four to Go

The ASEAN region has embarked on a ten-year IP plan, with accession to the Madrid Protocol one of the core aims. Ed Conlon analyzes progress so far.   23 May 2017

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Read All About It: The TM5 Subcommittee

One of INTA’s youngest subcommittees covers the TM5, a cooperative effort between five major trademark offices. The subcommittee’s Chair, Elisabeth Escobar, speaks with Naomi Jeffreys about its importance.   23 May 2017

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Smoothing the Path of Cross-Border Litigation

In November 2017 discussions on updating a multilateral treaty governing foreign judgments will resume at the Hague Conference, an intergovernmental organization. Its First Secretary, Marta Pertegás, speaks with Uldduz Larki about the potential impact on trademarks   23 May 2017

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Mexico: Getting to Grips with the New Regime

Almost a year after Mexico implemented a trademark opposition system, rights owners are coming to grips with the new regime.   23 May 2017

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INTA Staff Interview: In Search of Harmonization

INTA’s Regional Offices are working hard to promote trademark harmonization, but there are many challenges on the way. Sarah Morgan speaks to three INTA staff members working in this area.   23 May 2017

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Private Labels: Keeping an Eye on Consumers

Private labels need to be carefully designed so that they don’t mimic those of popular brands too closely, registrants at the Annual Meeting heard yesterday. Sarah Morgan reports.   23 May 2017

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Barcelona Souvenirs to Take Home

Nougat, footwear, and football shirts are just some of the souvenirs that you could take home from your trip to Barcelona, as Uldduz Larki reports.   23 May 2017

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Keeping it Real: Fighting Back Against Fake News

Fake news took center stage yesterday as panelists discussed its impact on the publishing industry and the need for a speedy response. Ed Conlon reports.   23 May 2017

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Futurist Thinking: From Products to Experiences

AI and the Internet of Things will change the meaning of ownership and what constitutes a copy, with consequences for IP lawyers as a result. Christian Wuestner reports.   23 May 2017

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