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Sponsored by Spoor & FisherMatthew Costard of Spoor & Fisher Jersey considers application of the Madrid Protocol across Africa as Ethiopia’s intellectual property practice looks set to move closer to global standards -
Sponsored by Adams & AdamsJames Davies and Vishen Pillay at Adams & Adams discuss IP protection strategies and ownership considerations for AI
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Sponsored by Adams & AdamsWerina Griffiths and Nontando Tusi at Adams & Adams discuss the implications of the adoption of AI in Africa and globally
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Sponsored by Wanhuida Intellectual PropertyWu Xiaoping of Wanhuida Intellectual Property says the methodology often applied in assessing inventiveness in pharmaceutical patent litigation cases is set to be used in re-examination and invalidation proceedings after the CNIPA makes an invalidation decision a quasi-precedent
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsSon Thai Hoang and Linh Thi Mai Nguyen of Tilleke & Gibbins highlight the strict stance taken by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam on assignments conflicting with trade names and join the calls for clearer guidance
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Sponsored by Tilleke & GibbinsThe Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court has confirmed that a design’s overall appearance should be considered when determining its eligibility for patent protection, report Nuttaphol Arammuang and Tanapong Pongburanakit of Tilleke & Gibbins
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdJade Thompson of Bird & Bird IP Services, wholly owned by Bird & Bird LLP, discusses the importance of innovative approaches to legal services provision and whether legal tech is the only way forward
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Sponsored by InspicosJakob Pade Frederiksen of Inspicos reviews a recent referral to the EPO Enlarged of Board of Appeal relating to the impact of statements in the description on the interpretation of claims
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersMutlu Yıldırım Köse and Merve Çimen Sevine of Gün + Partners consider several Turkish decisions protecting copyrighted entertainment works when characters, titles, and associated signs have featured in trademark applications
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Sponsored by Daniel LawRoberta Arantes of Daniel Law looks at how the Brazilian legal landscape has responded to shifts in the concept of branding and its related levels of protection
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Sponsored by Daniel LawKene Gallois and Guilherme Coutinho of Daniel Law explain how the success of the plan will pave the way for Brazil to attract further investment and opportunities
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Sponsored by Daniel LawAndré Oliveira of Daniel Law considers how IP infringement and brand protection has evolved in Brazil amid the pandemic
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Sponsored by OLIVARESAlejandro Salas of OLIVARES questions whether requiring the submission of original objects for comparison is hindering the proper enforcement of trademark rights and represents an ‘improper interpretation’ of the criminal statute
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Sponsored by OLIVARESWith TikTok videos frequently using music created by popular artists and adding a personal touch to trends, Jaime Ortega of OLIVARES answers a central question regarding whether the videos constitute original creations or reproductions
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Sponsored by OLIVARESThree years after a new industrial property law took effect, the time has come for an important action to become available regarding contested trademark registrations. Emmanuel Chávez of OLIVARES heralds a ‘positive’ development
