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Careers

Mathys & Squire hires SEP expert from boutique firm to Munich office

New partner brings expertise in standard-essential patents across several technologies | Firm aims to strengthen pan-European offering.   17 April 2024

Trademarks

How to file a trademark opposition in Nigeria

Olusola Aleru of Inventa shares a guide to securing or opposing a mark in the West African nation.   30 April 2024

Patents

UPC’s ‘pro-transparency’ ruling welcomed—but does it go far enough?

Lawyers tell WIPR that “pro-transparency” decision still leaves “open questions” | Ruling doesn’t open the door to wide ranging requests for access to documents while legal proceedings are ongoing | Reaction from Freshfields, Powell Gilbert, Mathys & Squire.   11 April 2024

Copyright

UMG artists return to TikTok with new deal that includes AI protection

Ariana Grande, Drake and Billie Eilish to be ‘unmuted’ on videos | UMG and TikTok to collaborate on tackling unauthorised AI-generated content.   3 May 2024

Trade secrets

US Chamber of Commerce sues FTC over non-compete ban

Business advocacy group challenges commission’s authority and the legitimacy of its new rule banning non-compete agreements | Rule change sets a “dangerous precedent for government micromanagement” | Lawsuit argues FTC's actions will negatively impact businesses and employees.   25 April 2024

Trademarks

Why a pair of fashion TM disputes could ‘hamper’ brand protection

The outcome of Coach v Gap and Penn State v Vintage Brand could have ‘serious ramifications’ for brand owners and licensing, depending on their outcome. Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme and Kate Garber of Pryor Cashman explain how.   25 April 2024

Careers

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney adds former PTAB deputy chief judge

Former PTAB deputy chief judge joins firm’s Delaware office as counsel | Brings extensive prosecution and litigation experience | Follows recent addition of veteran litigator.   23 April 2024

Trademarks

WIPR reports from INTA’s Annual Meeting

WIPR will deliver in-person reports and highlights from the International Trademark Association’s meeting courtesy of our editorial team, as well as interviews, analysis, news and more.   18 May 2024

Trademarks

Soaring global trade in counterfeit goods set to hit £1.43 trillion by 2030

Counterfeit goods could account for £1 in every £20 spent in six years’ time | Worldwide sales tax revenues suffered £139 billion loss due to counterfeits in 2022.   16 May 2024

Patents

Ericsson counsel: SEP verdict has ‘contributed towards shaping Indian jurisprudence’

Ericsson’s triumph at the Delhi High Court was not only an unusual case, it has set a precedent for more standard-essential patent litigation in India. Lead counsel for the smartphone manufacturer, Saya Choudhary Kapur of Singh & Singh, tells us more.   12 April 2024

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