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ITC Implements Updated Rules of Practice and Procedure

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Earlier this month, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) implemented amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure governing Section 337 investigations. The amended rules, which govern investigations instituted...more

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The EPO Has Announced It Will Cease Its 10 Day Rule

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Communications from the European Patent Office (EPO), which include official actions, were originally sent by registered letter and the rules were written to take this into account and assumed that such communication would...more

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Securing Your Trademark in the U.S: Best Practices for Foreign Brand Owners

When establishing a business in the U.S., intellectual property issues are a critical part of your business planning. Developing a comprehensive strategy is key in securing your intellectual property and protecting your...more

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Global Developments and Considerations for Registering Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Trademarks

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This article discusses the global developments for the registration of cannabis and cannabis-related trademarks in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union....more

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News Highlights: IP&IT Novelties In Russia Of 2019

THE GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AS THE NEW INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ITEM - According to the Federal Law “On the Introduction of Amendments to Part Four of the Civil code of the Russian Federation” that shall come into force on...more

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Hong Kong’s Patents (Amendment) Ordinance 2016 (“the Ordinance” or “PAO”) came into force on 19th December 2019 to further improve...

To ensure that Hong Kong’s system continues to meet present-day circumstances and be in alignment with Government’s vision of developing Hong Kong into a regional innovation and technology hub, Hong Kong Government appointed...more

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What the amendments to the USMCA mean for Canadian IP law

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On December 10, 2019, Canada, the United States and Mexico signed the Protocol of Amendment to the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States and Canada (commonly referred to as the USMCA). The...more

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Amendments to USMCA remove 10-year data protection requirement for biologics

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On December 10, 2019, the parties to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (commonly referred to as USMCA, or the new NAFTA) signed amendments (see summary of revised outcomes) to the Agreement. The original USMCA was...more

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ALJ Severs Investigation for Efficient Adjudication Pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 210.14(h)

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In a recent decision, ALJ Cheney determined that severance of an investigation was necessary for efficient adjudication of the issues raised in the Complaint. Certain Light-Emitting Diode Products, Systems, and Components...more

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Global Patent Prosecution - November 2019: Patent Law Amendments in Singapore - Closure of Reliance on the Foreign Examination...

A recent change in Singapore has done away with the ability of an applicant to rely on a positive foreign examination result or the international preliminary report on patentability (IPRP) to request supplementary...more

International Lawyers Network

A New Mechanism For Protecting Fashion Companies In Russia

At the end of June a mechanism providing for temporary protection of industrial designs was introduced into the Russian legal system. In short it requires somebody who uses an industrial design during the period of its...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market - January 2019: Korea Amends Various IP Rights Guidelines

The beginning of 2019 brought some notable amendments to Korea’s intellectual property rights guidelines. On the trademark side, effective January 1, 2019, Korea’s Trademark Examination Guidelines were amended to include...more

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Rx IP Update - December 2018

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FCA overturns cefaclor damages decision on prejudgment interest issue, provides guidance on NIA defence - On November 23, 2018, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) allowed in part Apotex’s appeal of a decision awarding Eli...more

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