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To obtain secure trade mark rights in Japan you must prepare properly, writes Paul Smith of Ryuka IP Law Firm

Germán Marín Prior to Decision 486 of 2000, industrial property was protected in each of the member countries of the Andean Community (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia) according to their internal laws. One of the main novelties of the new provision is the creation of a special juridical action for attacking infringement of patents, utility models, layout designs for integrated circuits, industrial designs, trade marks and trade names, which has been designated as Action for Infringement of Rights of Industrial Property.

John Olsen With four months to go before the latest changes to the Nice Classification come into effect, concern is growing about the impact of the reforms on existing trade marks.

Ralph Cunningham, Hong Kong

Ingrid Hering, London

The Malaysian government is to ban the sale in open places, such as roadsides and night markets, of VCDs, CDs and DVDs in a bid to crack down on piracy in the country. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the minister for domestic trade and consumer affairs, announced the ban on August 6 after a meeting of the government's Special Anti-Piracy Task Force.

Ingrid Hering, London

Mr Justice Laddie's judgment in Arsenal Football Plc v Matthew Reed could deal a serious blow to those engaged in the business of merchandising in the UK.

August 22 2001 is the date of implementation in Poland of a new law - The Industrial Property Law. The main aim of this Law is to adapt the Polish legal system to European Union standards.

Following numerous setbacks and controversies, US accession to the Madrid Protocol is finally looking assured. Bruce MacPherson asks: is the end really in sight?