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IP & Technology News - 16 December 2008

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Bundesgerichtshof ("BGH"), the highest civil court of Germany, ruled in a case concerning music sampling on 20 November 2008.

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Elina Saviharju

Inside this Issue:

Intellectual Property

German Supreme Court Rules on Music Sampling
CFI Rules on the Conditions of Granting Interim Measures
ECJ Rules on the Use of Trademarks in Comparative Advertising
ECJ Clarifies Conditions of Protection for Trademarks with a Reputation

IT & Communications

Round-Table Discussions Held for the Promotion of Online Distribution in Finland

Life Science

Preliminary Report of the Commission's Pharma Sector Inquiry Published

In Brief

Danish High Court Rules on the Prerequisites of Granting Injunctive Relief
Pharma Regulatory: Finland Sees First Effects of the Sunset Clause
EPO Rejects Stem Cell Patent Application

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