This positive ruling for hygiene brands is a reminder that applicants must be cautious in adopting parts of registered marks, particularly if the identical part is at the beginning, as only differing the end-syllable is not a guarantee of preventing infringement.
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Pharmaceutical trademarks are governed by the general trademark law set out in the Intellectual Property Code (30/2005), rather than by specific legislation.
22 February 2009
Trademarks in Mexico are regulated under the Mexican Industrial Property Law and its regulations. Industrialists, merchants and service providers can use trademarks in industry and commerce, or for the services that they render.
22 February 2009
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the inaugural edition of Pharmaceutical Trademarks – A Global Guide, a publication from the team behind World Trademark Review magazine.Written by experts from leading firms across the globe, the guide is designed to provide a simple, easy-to-use digest of some of the main issues involved in the protection, enforcement and marketing of pharmaceutical brands. It offers the busy practitioner an international comparison of the practice and procedures governing pharmaceutical marks.The pharmaceutical industry is essential to the global economy and is characterized by its dependence on, and commitment to, research and development in a highly regulated environment. The process of putting a drug on the market is a lengthy, costly and highly complex operation. The selection and protection of related brand names is a crucial part of this process and requires detailed knowledge of a wide range of both national and international regulatory requirements. Advertising of pharmaceutical brands is also strictly controlled and the rules in this area often differ between jurisdictions.Once a branded drug is launched and successfully marketed it is open to attack from infringers and counterfeiters seeking to cash in on the reputation of the brand name. The continued rise in counterfeit pharmaceuticals across the globe, which shows no sign of slowing, is perhaps the biggest challenge faced by brand owners and regulatory authorities. The Internet has made this challenge all the more difficult as it presents infringers with various means of evading detection.Pharmaceutical Trademarks 2009 has been put together to provide trademark professionals with a concise guide to the issues outlined above in 19 jurisdictions, including a detailed look at the harmonized procedures affecting all EU member states. Although the chapters in this book offer valuable insight on law and practice governing pharmaceutical trademarks, they do not seek to provide specific legal advice and should not be read as such.We have ensured the quality of the information in Pharmaceutical Trademarks 2009 by inviting only those recognized as experts in trademark law, and the regulation of pharmaceuticals in particular, to contribute. I am grateful to all the authors for their commitment to and participation in this valuable project.
22 February 2009
The Industrial Property Law of June 30 2000 (Official Journal of Laws 2001 No 49, pos 508, consolidated text of June 13 2003, Official Journal of Laws No 119, pos 1,117, as amended) defines the requirements for obtaining trademark protection in Poland.
22 February 2009
The National Drug Agency, a public institution under the control of the Ministry of Health, is the body responsible for the authorization of drug production, import, registration and distribution. The registration process with the National Drug Agency takes on average between 12 and 18 months.
22 February 2009
According to healthcare information group IMS Health, the value of the Asia-Pacific pharmaceutical market amounts to $50 billion, while the total value of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pharmaceutical market is $9.66 billion. Thailand’s pharmaceutical market is the largest in the ASEAN region with a 26% share.
22 February 2009
An applicant can apply to the registrar of trademarks to register a trademark under the provisions of the Trademarks Act 1999. The applicant must file for registration at the Trademarks Registry within whose territorial limits the applicant has its principal place of business or address for service. The registry then examines the application to evaluate its compliance with the requirements of the Trademarks Act.
22 February 2009
The Trademarks Act 1976 and the Trademarks Regulations 1997 provide for the registration of trademarks and service marks in Malaysia. The Malaysian trademark system is substantially based on the system of the United Kingdom.
22 February 2009
Among others, the following government bodies are in charge of the registration and use of pharmaceutical trademarks and/or products: the Trademark Office, the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board and the State Food and Drug Administration.
22 February 2009
Prompted by rampant counterfeiting and a number of recent cases that resulted in death or serious illness, the Hanoi Anti-counterfeit and Trademark Protection Association has been launched to nationwide press coverage. The organization's activities aim to protect both consumers and trademark owners.
04 November 2008
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