In our latest update, we look at the USPTO's new TTAB filing functionality, the UKIPO issuing updated guidance on Civil Procedure Rules, and more.
WTR’s monthly column tracks trademark and related policy developments, including the progress of major bills, from around the world.
In our latest update, we look at IPOPHL issuing new rules, the Paraguay IP office head celebrating her first year in office, and more.
While some argue that the inclusion of externalIP policy in US trade agreements puts added pressureon negotiating nations, the fact remains that thisstrategy works since it protects US interests andbenefits local economies. The agreement signed withthe Dominican Republic and Central Americancountries is a case in point
16 March 2007
Practitioners go because of the opportunities tomeet their clients or agents, network and updatetheir trademark education. But when it comes downto it, what makes the INTA meeting so special andsuccessful is the people themselves
16 March 2007
Canada is a G8 country with a distinctive trademarksystem and a competitive market for legal services.Throw in a long, heavily populated border with theUnited States and you have a jurisdiction that fewrights owners can afford to ignore.
15 March 2007
Much is being made of the implementation in theEuropean Union of the IP Enforcement Directive.But what will the directive change in practice?
15 March 2007
Problems, recurrent and new, hindering theenforcement of rights continue to obscure the horizonfor mark owners operating in or wishing to enter theChinese market. However, positive developments arebrightening the landscape and should also beacknowledged.
15 March 2007
15 March 2007
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