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Trademarks
Judge finds it ‘plausible’ that Brooks Sports infringed patented shoe design | Parties sparred over Puma’s rights in ‘Nitro’ trademark. 17 May 2024
Trademarks
The Supreme Court has rewritten the litigation playbook with relief for directors and employees of infringing companies, writes Alastair Shaw, counsel at Hogan Lovells. 16 May 2024
Trademarks
Second instance judgment confirms infringement of Burberry’s well-known marks | Xinboli Trading sold products using UK fashion brand’s protected logo and graphics across online and physical stores | In-house counsel praises China firm’s ‘skill’. 7 May 2024
Copyright
Musician and actor Donald Glover wins six-year dispute against rival rapper | Kidd Wes only registered the sound recording of ‘Made in America’, not the musical work itself, a Circuit Court rules | “This is not a mere error,” says judge. 14 May 2024
News
IP office aims to cut processing times from four to five years to under 12 months with initiative | Applications must be classified in IPC Green Inventory. 9 May 2024
Careers
Medtech expert to lead firm’s US sole US practice | Outgoing managing partner to remain a close advisor. 3 May 2024
Diversity
A new report produced on behalf of counsel from Google, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft and Disney, suggests that the patent field is facing a crisis due to a lack of diversity. 29 April 2024
Patents
Seoul-headquartered company’s Energy division to establish global licensing model in response to widespread infringement | Plans include enhancing litigation capabilities to sue manufacturers that do not comply. 25 April 2024
Patents
Germany and France top cleantech innovator countries | IP acts as as “motivator” for companies to invest in sustainable products | Singapore trails green innovation focus with IPOS update. 26 April 2024
Trademarks
General Court rules against a company led by drug kingpin’s older brother that attempted to trademark name | Decision cited concerns about public perception and morality in Spain | “Interesting to see whether criminality is an absolute bar to the registration of personal names” says lawyer. 17 April 2024
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