9 September 2024 UPC clarifies key jurisdiction question | Evidence must show that pre-launch preparations are complete for threat of imminent infringement to occur | Dutch parallel proceedings have no bearing on the case before the UPC.
6 September 2024
6 September 2024
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5 September 2024
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Unified Patent Court
The highly effective discovery tools have been used prior to tradeshows—but this may change. Potential defendants must prepare, explain Pauline Debré, Gaëlle Bourout and Manon Surel of Linklaters
Trademarks
Protecting marks across the continent remains complex and filing directly with national offices may offer the most reliable protection, say Alicia van der Walt and Tshireletso Tlholoe of Adams & Adams
Unified Patent Court
A distinctive UPC approach to patent validity and revocations is emerging as the court shows its willingness to break new ground, say Emily Bottle and Sebastian Moore of HSF.
Patents
If adopted, the pending rule would reshape litigation strategy and offer patent defendants a valuable tool, say Kristen Lovin and Niall Frizzell of Keker, Van Nest & Peters
Patents
Humanity’s quest for more efficient ways of recording information can be tracked through the IP protection for the earliest pens through to today’s smart devices, says Marisol Cardoso of Inventa
Artificial Intelligence
A US bill that identifies 'digital replicas' and protects creatives is essential, argues Judge Kathleen O’Malley (retired).
Trademarks
From choosing NICE classes to managing objections, Queen Ajura Ugbeda of Inventa reveals brand protection tips for new financial tech companies.
Future of IP
Behind the ground-breaking artificial intelligence tool lies a meticulously crafted rights strategy that departs from the norm, according to research by Sagacious IP.
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Unified Patent Court
3 September 2024 UPC invalidates European patent, clearing Tesla of infringement claims | Court finds lack of novelty, leading to revocation in Germany | Decision marks Tesla’s second win over the subsidiary in a week.
Trademarks
3 September 2024 Complaint centres on brand’s signature woody aromatic fragrance | Accused products allegedly sold via sites including eBay, Amazon, Walmart, and Shein.
Careers
3 September 2024 Firm has promoted three trademark specialists and a dual-qualified lawyer in the enforcement service to principals | News follows Rouse’s acquisition of two European IP firms
Unified Patent Court
2 September 2024 WIPR explores the growing community, caseload and questions raised by the scene-changing court, explains Tom Phillips.
Unified Patent Court
2 September 2024 The Unified Patent Court’s first decisions from the first instance divisions have been made within weeks of the first anniversary of the UPC opening for litigation cases. Darren Smyth of EIP examines the details.
Unified Patent Court
2 September 2024 A vocal advocate of greater UPC transparency, Freshfields’ Christopher Stothers shares his views on the court’s journey so far, and why it is still so exciting.
Patents
2 September 2024 Four-day jury trial rules Cisco infringed Paltalk's audio conferencing patent | Tech giant owes damages after invalidity bid fails | Decision comes after Cisco requested pause for reexamination of patent.
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