1) Why is it important for less developed countries to protect intellectual property rights? 2) Mr Jones, a citizen of a foreign country which does not grant the citizens of Malawi the right to make a patent application in that country makes an application to the patent office in Blantyre. The controller accepts the application. i.is the controller's decision lawful ii. If yes give reasons, if not explain why?
1) Why is it important for less developed countries to protect intellectual property rights? 2) Mr Jones, a citizen of a foreign country which does not grant the citizens of Malawi the right to make a patent application in that country makes an application to the patent office in Blantyre. The controller accepts the application. i.is the controller's decision lawful ii. If yes give reasons, if not explain why?
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1) Why is it important for less developed countries to protect intellectual property rights?
2) Mr Jones, a citizen of a foreign country which does not grant the citizens of Malawi the right to make a patent application in that country makes an application to the patent office in Blantyre. The controller accepts the application.
i.is the controller's decision lawful
ii. If yes give reasons, if not explain why?
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