Thailand Update: Copyright (Amendment) Bill Revisits Internet Service Providers
In recent years, advances in technology created changes in the manner in which consumers interact with copyrighted works. These changes resulted in a significant increase of copyright infringements online....
In recent years, advances in technology created changes in the manner in which consumers interact with copyrighted works. These...
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Thailand Update: Supreme Court Decisions Indicate Acronyms can be Distinctive
In Thailand, trademark applicants often encounter rejections on the grounds of non-distinctiveness, where the application is principally composed of an acronym or a combination of unpronounceable letters.
In Thailand, trademark applicants often encounter rejections on the grounds of non-distinctiveness, where the application is principally composed of...
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Case Note: H Lundbeck A/S & Anor v Sandoz Pty Ltd
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by a generic company even after expiry of the standard term...
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Australia has demonstrated that the launch of a pharmaceutical product by...
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Reimagining best patent practice in New Zealand (again)
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past 4-5 years has changed almost as often as Australia has...
The notion of what constitutes “best practice” when it comes to prosecuting New Zealand patent applications over the past...
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China SPC to establish a Specialised IP Court at the National Level
On 26 October 2018, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) issued a Decision to introduce a new IP Court of Appeals at the national level within...
On 26 October 2018, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC) issued a Decision to introduce a...
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New Zealand Update: Proposed Changes in Patent Legislation and Fees
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at the Intellectual Property Office of New Zealand (IPONZ); - Proposed increases...
In this article, we review some recent developments, including: - Upcoming examination request deadlines and a change in practice at...
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Sigma Pharmaceuticals Case Clarifies Aspects of Compensable Loss
The recent decision in Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd v Wyeth FCA 1556 has clarified, among other things, a number of issues concerning compensation arising from the usual...
The recent decision in Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Australia) Pty Ltd v Wyeth FCA 1556 has clarified, among other things,...
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Myanmar Update – New Language Requirements for Trademark Applications
In Myanmar, trademarks are currently registered at the Registry of Deeds under the Registration Act. Trademarks are registered by filing a Declaration of Ownership at the Registry of Deeds,...
In Myanmar, trademarks are currently registered at the Registry of Deeds under the Registration Act. Trademarks are registered by...
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