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IP practice at Clifford Chance under review
United Kingdom - Clifford Chance has told WTR that it is reviewing the future of its IP practice. But the firm has denied widespread rumours that it is considering abandoning intellectual property as a work area. Full textLatest news | July 03 2009
German brewers vow to fight on despite ECJ ruling
European Union - Bavarian brewers' federation Bayerischer Brauerbund has hailed today's European ruling in the long-running battle over use of the name Bavaria a "milestone" victory - although the result seems to go against the body. The dispute pitches BB's rights in a protected geographical indication against Dutch brewery Bavaria's rights in the BAVARIA mark. Full textLatest news | July 02 2009
gTLD trademark protection public consultation extended
International - Bowing to criticism that the public consultation on the protection of trademarks in the proposed expansion of the gTLD space was too short, ICANN will now accept comments up to July 6. Full textLatest news | July 01 2009
Updates and analysis
Counterfeiting perspectives - Time to push through unified trademark law in Gulf region ![[premium]](/images/rounds/premium.png)
The penalties imposed on counterfeiters in the Gulf region are not stringent enough to act as a deterrent. Brand owners are calling for a rapid implementation of the Unified Gulf Cooperation Council Trademark Law to help them in their fight Full text
Awards night
Over 150 senior IP professionals attended the third WTR Industry Awards (www.Industry-Awards.com) at the stylish Greg Kucera Gallery in Seattle on May 19 2009. Representatives from the nominated teams mingled with leading private practice lawyers at the exclusive champagne reception in honour of the world’s top in-house trademark counsel. WTR wishes to thank all nominees and sponsors for helping to make the Industry Awards 2009 such a successful event. Full text
Pharmaceutical Trademarks 2009 - A Global Guide
Malaysia - 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. Full text
Country correspondent - Trademark enforcement
Netherlands - Trademark owners have several means of enforcing their rights in Benelux. In addition, the scope and effectiveness of enforcement actions have increased since the implementation of the IP Rights Enforcement Directive. Full text
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