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Federal Circuit· 3/24/2005

In Re Dr. Matthias Rath

Citations

  • 402 F.3d 1207
  • 74 U.S.P.Q. 2d (BNA) 1174
  • 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 4833

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  • noting that, under 19 U.S.C. §3512(c), Congress has specifically precluded any person other than the United States from using TRIPs as a cause of action or defense.
  • Federal Circuit affirmed board decision holding that DR. RATH was primarily merely a surname
  • “the Paris Convention is not a self-executing treaty and requires congressional implementation”

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Judges: Bryson, Dyk, Linn

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