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  • 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.
  • Licensing can generate millions of dollars for technology companies, but many executives still do not take full advantage of the opportunities available. Dan McCurdy and Marshall Phelps explode the myths that prevent companies from developing successful licensing programmes
  • 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.
  • Following promulgation by the State Council of the new Implementing Regulations on Copyright Law, the Supreme People's Court also promulgated a new Judicial Interpretation on Several Issues relating to the Application of Law in Adjudicating Civil Copyright Dispute Cases. The new Judicial Interpretation, which came into force on October 15 2002, clarifies certain issues on copyright disputes.
  • James Nurton, London
  • The decision in Kenman Kandy to allow the registration of a three-dimensional, bug-shaped sweet will have significant implications for existing and future shape trade mark applications in Australia. Colin Oberin and Ben Arnall examine the consequences for brand owners
  • Scents, sounds, colours and shapes have become more and more popular ways of representing a product. New procedures and systems for registering marks have made the job of the trade mark owner even more complicated. Ralph Cunningham reports
  • 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
  • Rosella L Fernandez, assistant director, and Emma C Francisco, director general, Philippines Bureau of Patents
  • 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.