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Trade secrets

FTC's non-compete ban likely to face SCOTUS challenge, say lawyers

Legal experts predict commission’s rule banning non-competes will be overturned by US Supreme Court | US Chamber of Commerce plans to sue the FTC for its “unlawful” and “blatant power grab” | Ruling aimed at promoting competition and protecting workers' freedom | Creates a “risky landscape” for businesses by taking away “best means” of preventing trade secrets misuse, say critics.   24 April 2024

Trademarks

Pablo Escobar: Too infamous for a trademark

The EU Intellectual Property Office applied textbook procedure when rejecting a registration bid for the drug lord's name, says Shannon Fahy of Browne Jacobson.   8 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

Careers

Tech transactions partner joins Holland & Knight

New hire leaves Moore & Van Allen for Holland’s Charlotte office | Technology transfer agreements in M&A deals are becoming ‘increasingly complex’, says private equity advisor.   10 April 2024

Trademarks

US court green-lights Puma lawsuit against Brooks Sports

Judge finds it ‘plausible’ that Brooks Sports infringed patented shoe design | Parties sparred over Puma’s rights in ‘Nitro’ trademark.   17 May 2024

Patents

Ericsson’s SEP triumph ‘paves way’ for future litigation in India

Landmark case sees the Swedish smartphone firm win record damages against Indian tech rival | Dispute concerned standard-essential patents covering 2G, 3G and Edge technologies | Judgment will ‘pave the way’ for future SEP litigation in the country, Ericsson counsel tells WIPR.   9 April 2024

Patents Channel

Tesla hit with multiple patent lawsuit over wireless tech in cars

Intellectual Ventures accuses Tesla of infringing a dozen wireless communication patents | Suit follows litigation against Volvo last year.   15 April 2024

Diversity

Women in IP: Progress is underway but ‘the STEM gap is alive and well’

Representation of women in IP matters but there is still work to do, especially in STEM fields, insist panellists during a WIPR Insights webinar to celebrate World IP Day | Five IP trailblazers—including from the Broad Institute at MIT, Harvard, and Tradespace—discuss the progress of women in IP.   26 April 2024

Unified Patent Court

Ireland confirms UPC vote delay but remains ‘laser-focused’ on membership

Government says membership is ‘essential’ but more time is needed for public discourse and engagement | If it joins, Ireland would be the only native English-speaking country in the court.   17 April 2024

Artificial Intelligence

‘Ensure creators are paid or legislate on AI’ MPs tell UK government

Report highlights the concerns over creatives' incomes, royalty rates, and ‘gaps’ in the UK copyright regime | ‘Smart Fund’ proposal would see tech firms pay small fee from device sales | MPs stress need for enforceable mechanisms of remuneration and new copyright rules if necessary | Lack of a private copying scheme is ‘preventing’ creators from receiving payments from the UK and abroad.   10 April 2024

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