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US gives green light to Madrid

James Nurton, London

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

IN BRIEF: MOVES

? Australia: David Clark has become a partner of Blake Dawson Waldron in its Sydney office, where he will set up the office's patent services group. He previously was a partner of Griffith Hack.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

New precedent on trade mark cancellation

Pursuant to the Mexican Law of Industrial Property, the owner or an authorized licensee of a registered mark must use that mark in commerce. If the mark is not used within a three year period, although it will remain in full force until its renewal time, it will be also contestable, and in consequence any interested third party could file a cancellation action against it on non-use basis.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

New trade mark law goes nowhere

It is no great news to report that bureaucratic delays continue to dog the new Trademarks Act passed by the Indian parliament way back in 1999 with much TRIPs Agreement-compliant hype and fanfare. The latest to join the game of hurdles is a writ filed before the High Court of Delhi, challenging certain aspects of the new law.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

£4 million award for Dyson in UK

Vacuum cleaner maker Dyson has pocketed over £4 million ($6.24 million) in a settlement with rival Hoover. The settlement - £4 million plus costs and interest - comes just weeks before the High Court was due to decide what level of damages should be awarded against Hoover.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

Survey: Europe: Cracks show in trade mark traditions

Following last year's Baby-Dry decision, trade mark attorneys in Europe have been exploring how to protect novel marks. The new Community Design gives them another tool. Ingrid Hering reports

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

AstraZeneca's purple pill under threat

Pharma company AstraZeneca has stopped three generics from launching rival versions of its multi-billion dollar drug Prilosec in the US. But a fourth generic company is free to manufacture its own version of the drug.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

What estoppel means in Korea after Festo

In July 2000, the Korean Supreme Court handed down its first decision specifically stating the requirements for the doctrine of equivalents. Afterwards, many other relevant precedent cases have also been decided in a rather short period of time.

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

Trade mark system strives to be taken seriously

A new law and the strict implementation of a plan to speed up litigation have seen Indonesia move closer towards international standards of trade mark protection and enforcement, claim Adolf Panggabean and Erna L Kusoy

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

European and US patent protection compared

As European politicians consider fundamental reforms to patent protection, one of the key questions they have to address is how to make the system more efficient. In particular, some critics believe Europe needs to look to the US model to improve its effectiveness. In a special MIP debate, Koos Rasser argues that the European patent system as it exists today is substantially inferior to that of the US, while Simon Mounteney says that, though not perfect, Europe offers many benefits to applicants

Managing IP Correspondent, November 01, 2002

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