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Time To Say Local Cheese And Smile At Geographical Indications Of Origin? International Trade And Local Development In The United States, Irene Calboli
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In this Article, I offer some considerations on a possible compromising solution for the controversy between the European Union (EU) and the United States (U.S.) on the regulation of geographical indications of origin (GIs) as part of the negotiations in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). Notably, I advocate that the EU and the U.S. consider adopting a solution similar to that adopted in the Canada and European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). In particular, I note that, even though CETA accepted several of the EU’s requests to claw-back names that were not previously protected in Canada, …
Assessment Of Damages In Intellectual Property Cases: Some Recent Examples Of "The Exercise Of A Sound Imagination And The Practice Of A Broad Axe"?, Gordon Ionwy David Llewelyn
Assessment Of Damages In Intellectual Property Cases: Some Recent Examples Of "The Exercise Of A Sound Imagination And The Practice Of A Broad Axe"?, Gordon Ionwy David Llewelyn
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There are few cases outside the US that deal with the assessment of damages for infringement of intellectual property rights. When they do, as Lord Shaw said: “[It involves] the exercise of a sound imagination and the practice of the broad axe.” This article discusses decisions where the infringer has ended up paying at the low end of what it would have paid as a legitimate user. One of the fundamental rights of the owner of an intellectual property right is the freedom to decide if others can use it, so the courts’ concern to avoid high awards can mean …
Smu Consolidates Intellectual Property (Ip) Expertise, Launches New Centre For Ip Research, Singapore Management University
Smu Consolidates Intellectual Property (Ip) Expertise, Launches New Centre For Ip Research, Singapore Management University
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The creation, management and protection of intellectual assets and related rights (IPRs) have moved to the top of national, regional and global agendas over the last 20 years. Today, IP has become a key driver of global economic growth. The Singapore Government has also identified IP as a new growth area for Singapore and is on a mission to develop the country as an IP hub with vibrant IP industries. It is against this backdrop that SMU today launches the new Applied Research Centre for Intellectual Assets and the Law in Asia (ARCIALA). The launch event was graced by Guest-of-honour …
China's Ip Protection Minefield: Separating Fact From Fiction, David Llewelyn, Peter J. Williamson
China's Ip Protection Minefield: Separating Fact From Fiction, David Llewelyn, Peter J. Williamson
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China is the key emerging market for international technology companies. Smart, well-informed IP and business strategies are required if companies are to make the most of what the country has to offer.