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IPOPHL proposes amendments to mediation rules

01 July 2018 by Editha Hechanova

All government agencies such as the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) are directed to promote the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in resolving disputes and cases.
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Is a VIPRI opinion the key to enforcement success?

01 July 2018 by Managing Intellectual Property

When pursuing an IP enforcement case in Vietnam, counsel will often inform rights holders about the need to obtain a VIPRI opinion as a first step.
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Kenyan authorities propose changes to the ACA and IPA

01 July 2018 by Wayne Meiring

The Kenyan authorities have published a bill, the Statute Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2018 (the Bill), which proposes significant changes to two pieces of IP legislation.
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Korea strengthens protection against unfair competition

01 July 2018 by Managing Intellectual Property

The Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act (UCPA) was recently amended, and the updates to the act will be implemented on July 18 2018.
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Levi’s wins trade mark claim against Hema

01 July 2018 by Managing Intellectual Property

Denim giant Levi Strauss & Co has recently won a trade mark infringement case against Dutch retail chain Hema concerning its famous V-shaped stitching on the back pockets of its jeans.
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Registration no longer constitutes legitimate use defence in Turkey

01 July 2018 by Managing Intellectual Property

Turkey has welcomed the new Intellectual Property Code (the IP Code) numbered 6769. This came into force on January 10 2017.
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SPC issues draft provisions on patent examination and validity

01 July 2018 by Managing Intellectual Property

On June 1 2018, the Supreme People’s Court of China (SPC) issued Provisions on Several Issues in Adjudicating Patent Granting and Affirming Administrative Cases I (the Draft Provisions). The general public can submit its opinions and comments by July 1 2018.
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Supreme Court examines patent infringement case concerning the limitation period

01 July 2018 by Managing Intellectual Property

The general limitation period for juridical actions in Austria is 30 years. However, particular laws can stipulate shorter or longer limitation periods.
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Two different approaches to patent applications: Europe and North America

01 July 2018 by Managing Intellectual Property

CRISPR technology enables genes to be edited and can eventually treat diseases caused by gene mutations.
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Use of the same mark for alcoholic and non-alcoholic products

01 July 2018 by Daniel Greif

The Thai Alcohol Control Act (the ACA) B.E. 2551, enacted in 2008 sets out the legal framework for trade restrictions on alcoholic beverages in Thailand. Along with the related implementing Ministerial Regulations, the ACA has had implications for trade mark owners’ rights.
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