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Europe
Following the implementation of EU Directive 2004/48/EC on the enforcement of IP rights under French patent law in 2007 and the publication of the corresponding implementing rules in 2008, the criteria adopted by the French courts to grant preliminary injunctions have also changed. 1 May 2010
Americas
A recent US district court ruling could significantly affect companies that patent genes and threaten the health of an entire industry. LSIPR investigates. 1 May 2010
Biotechnology
The European Court of Justice is faced with a crucial decision on stem cell research. Justin Turner QC explains. 1 May 2010
Americas
Two pharmaceutical cases highlight recent developments in Canadian patent law relating to duty of candour during patent prosecution and patent claim construction, says Katie Wang. 1 May 2010
Europe
There is a contradiction at the heart of product definition in Swedish supplementary protection certificates, says Hampus Rystedt. 1 May 2010