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What should be considered when staying proceedings in multi-jurisdictional disputes?

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Published on: 17 July 2013

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What issues did this case raise?
What issues commonly arise in multi-jurisdictional proceedings like this?
Did the judgment clarify the law in this area?
Are there any trends emerging in this area of law?
What should lawyers advise their clients?

Article summary

Dispute Resolution analysis: How is the correct test for jurisdiction applied in intellectual property claims? Simon Rajgopaul of Harper Macleod says the decision in MacDermid suggests that in cases outside of the EU courts are willing to take a flexible approach when considering jurisdictional matters.

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