Swedish Patent Office-- " The main principle is that the one who claims protection has to prove it" Feb.3, 2006

--- Hallgren Bo wrote:

> Subject: SV: Question from Bolivia--Swedish Turgo
> Design Rights, Mr. Bo Hallgren
> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 16:53:43 +0100
> From: "Hallgren Bo"
> To:
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> Dear Ron Davis,
>
> Thank you for your email.
>
> The main principle is that the one who claims that
> he has a protection has to prove it.
> This means if there is a Patent or Design protection
> in the country where you produce or sell your
> product the owner of the right has to provide you
> with the registration number of his rights.
>
> Copyright is, as you might know, normally not
> registered but it is rarely the case that technical
> equipment is protected by copyright.
>
> I suggest that you consult an expertienced lawyer in
> this field.
>
> Best regards / Bo Hallgren

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