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class=343473409-03122009>Zahid,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=343473409-03122009>In general AIM
supports the approach suggested.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=343473409-03122009>There is no merit in
trade mark protection that is time limited or simply
ineffective.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN class=343473409-03122009>And we agree that
there is a danger the IP clearing house will be seen by non-specialists on the
Board as a "reasonable compromise" when in fact it is no compromise at
all.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
class=343473409-03122009>Philip</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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