IPR Amicus: June 2012

The article in this issue of IPR Amicus discusses the European Court of Justice ruling on copyright protection to functionality and language of a computer program. Case-law on copyright in communication of literary or musical works in sound recording, word 'Ayur' being generic, power of Registrar of Trademarks to condone delay in filing evidence in opposition proceedings are discussed. "News Nuggets" from China on overhaul of patent law and IP issues in Winter Olympics in Russia also form part of this issue.