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ARTICLE-31: Other Use Without Authorization of the Right Holder [go to this ARTICLE]
... (i) the invention claimed in the second patent shall involve an
important technical advance of considerable economic significance in
relation to the invention claimed in the first patent; ...
ARTICLE-70: Protection of Existing Subject Matter [go to this ARTICLE]
... 4. In
respect of any acts in respect of specific objects embodying
protected subject matter which become infringing under the terms of
legislation in conformity with this Agreement, and which were
commenced, or in respect of which a significant investment was made,
before the date of acceptance of the WTO Agreement by that Member,
any Member may provide for a limitation of the remedies available to
the right holder as to the continued performance of such acts after
the date of application of this Agreement for that Member. In such
cases the Member shall, however, at least provide for the payment of
equitable remuneration.
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