GIs: New World Countries Must Bargain
Geographical Indicators are terms used to define names that are affixed to predominantly agricultural products (although GIs are also used for other products such as
March 2, 2008
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Category: Cross Border Issues
The Problems Associated with the Expanding Reach of US Patents
Over the years, judicial and legislative efforts have dramatically changed the face of US patent law. Traditionally, the United States prescribed to a patent law
November 13, 2007
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Linden Lab’s Second Life Taking on Too Many Lives
It is important to appreciate that the principal issue in this case surrounds the notion of a contract to purchase virtual land. The onus was
November 13, 2007
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The Negative Effects of Thailand Invoking Article 31
In 2003, the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development (“Tufts”) estimated the cost to develop a new drug to be in excess of
November 13, 2007
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Good vs. Evil? India rejects Novartis claim on drug improvements
India’s rejection of Novartis’ claim on drug improvements highlights the flexibility of India’s patent laws. Such flexibility stands in sharp contrast to the World Trade
November 13, 2007
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Synthetic Life Forms – The New Patent Frontier
In May of 2007 scientists at J. Craig Venter Institute filed a U.S. patent application on the world’s first synthetic living organism (U.S. Patent application
November 13, 2007
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