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Copyright strategies in the age of Apps
From Apps to crowd sourcing, the rapid emergence of new media have altered the very definition of “published works.” This transformation is changing the way organizations and their legal counsel think about and manage their copyright-protected works. We spoke to Jennifer Stanley, an IP attorney with Fenwick & West LLP in San Francisco specializing in complex IP transactions focusing on new media. Read her thoughts in a new case study, “New Media, New Rules.”
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Coat-tails of trademarks in Dutch courts
Riding on the coat-tails of a well-known mark by using specific, well-known characteristics is a hot topic in Dutch courts, thanks to the landmark decision by the European Court of Justice in the L'Oreal case. Learn more about this important clarification on infringement in an article by Gino van Roeyen, partner at BANNING Advocaten: “Riding on the coat-tails of a trade mark: Some recent developments in the Netherlands.”
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Updates and Headlines
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First Italian trademarks published for opposition purposes
The Italian Government has released the first trademark bulletin containing applications filed and published for opposition purposes. This first bulletin contains about 2 000 new applications filed since May 1, 2011.
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Broader pharma coverage: your prescription for clarity
Clearing pharmaceutical trademarks? Get your prescription for clarity with our enhanced US Full Pharmaceutical Search XC. Learn how it delivers all critical information in one glance. So you can make the most informed decisions in no time.
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Trends in pharma: special report
The global pharma landscape is evolving rapidly. How do these changes impact you and your brands? Learn how brand owners can navigate the complexity in our Pharma Special Report.
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Screen your mark in Venezuela and Colombia
Latin America is one of the world’s fastest-growing “trademarkets.” That’s why we’re expanding your trademark screening reach in this dynamic region with new SAEGIS® databases for Venezuela and Colombia. Allowing you to screen five key Latin American economic powers with a single SAEGIS search!
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Five European countries, one affordable search
Clearing a mark for use in Europe? Searching multiple EA countries is good practice and can be time-consuming and expensive. Now it’s easy and cost-effective with our EA Choice of 5 Search. It’s the perfect, in-depth option for US brand owners with an eye on Europe.
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New website - coming soon
Pinpointing the perfect solution for screening, searching or watching your trademarks will get even easier. When our new site debuts, it will deliver a clean, lean new format and streamlined navigation. It will make finding information and accessing our world-class resources easier and more intuitive than ever before.
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Industry and IP News
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IP News Must–Reads
· Philip Morris threatens to sue Australia over packaging.
· South African soccer team pay for rights to own nickname.
· NBA star sues ex; reality show exploits his trademark
· Barclays Capital Inc. v. Theflyonthewall.com, Inc., 10-1372
· Murphy v. Millennium Radio Group LLC, 10-2163
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