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The battle for copyright enforcement

A vast country and millions of copyright works in circulation makes the work of the National Copyright Administration of China almost impossible. But a new law has given enforcement a boost. Xu Chao, deputy director general of of the Adminstration, speaks to Ralph Cunningham about the organization's work

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Singapore: Momentum building towards an IP hub

The creation of a specialized court and academy augurs well for the government’s plan to establish Singapore as an IP hub, explains Gladys Mirandah of Ella Cheong Mirandah & Sprusons

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

How to distinguish patentable subject matter

What does and doesn't qualify to be a patent is an area of much contention in China, just as in any other jurisdiction. Patent applicants should be aware of the restrictions, warn Wenping Chen & Xun Feng

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Editorial

China's IP system has come a long way in a short time. Less than 20 years ago, the country didn't have an IP system to speak of. Between then and now, and in particular in the last 18 months, it has put in place a set of modern of IP laws and procedures which bear comparison to anything else in place around the world. Whatever motivation the authorities have had for doing so, WTO membership or the USTR's Special 301 reviews, for example, the fact is they have done it.

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Romania: Strong protection against counterfeiters

Daniel Plosca and Crina Frisch of Rominvent outline the protection available for trade mark owners in Romania

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Mexico: Evolution of the UDRP in Mexico

Jesus Molina and Abraham Diaz of Olivares & Cia explain how domain name proceedings in Mexico have evolved, and outline some proposals for change

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Australia:Change on the way

Australia has a sophisticated system of trade mark protection. But changes are on the way in 2003, arising out of the recommendations of the Advisory Council on Intellectual Property, warn Trevor Stevens and Michael Wolnizer of Davies Collison Cave

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

India: Trade marks in a state of change

The last year has seen developments at various levels in Indian trade mark practice. Procedures at the Trade Marks Registries have been accelerated. The Trade Mark Rules have been framed, and there have been several decisions of note, explain Pravin Anand and Nikhil Krishnamurthy

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Poland: A long history of protection

Wojciech Wlodarczyk of Patpol explains that Poland has a well-established history of strong trade mark protection. And further improvements are expected in the coming years

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

Russia: The battle for the DISCARDIT mark

A recent dispute over a famous trade mark in Russia demonstrates the importance of filing early registrations. Riikka Palmos of Nevinpat explains the lessons from the DISCARDIT cases

Managing IP Correspondent, January 01 2003

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