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21 October 2024 Association’s annual event is held in China for the first time I Vice premier of China, Zhang Guoqing, delivers Xi's message of IP 'cooperation' | More than 2,300 delegates treated to cultural shows in Hangzhou that were premiered before the G20 | WIPR is among more than 80 exhibitors at the city’s expo centre.
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Jurisdiction reports
The ‘Björn Borg’ trademark is registered in over 30 countries and regions—but Borg has no rights. Petter Rindforth of Fenix Legal examines the pain behind a sportsman's IP 'mistake'.
Jurisdiction reports
More AI patents are being allowed due to revised guidelines introduced this year that set out specific criteria, says Hengwei Zhou of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Trademarks
Developments in branding and new regulations are placing a multitude of demands on in-house lawyers, says Frédéric Blanc of Dennemeyer.
Patents
The Beijing IP court’s decision to revive a key semaglutide patent based on experimental data has far-reaching legal and economic implications, says Jennifer Che of Eagle IP
Patents
Dedicated IP courts and a heightened focus on patent law have transformed the handling of disputes in the country, say Abel Gomes and Liliane Roriz of Licks Attorneys
Jurisdiction reports
The pan-Eurasian system covers eight states and offers uniform patent protection, and swift, predictable examination, says Erik Viik of Papula-Nevinpat.
Trademarks
Companies with trademarks for limited-edition products must take special care in ensuring that they can maintain and demonstrate adequate use, says Joana Fialho Pinto of Inventa
Patents
For the first time in its 127-year history, the AIPPI World Congress will be hosted in China. WIPR talks to the association’s Chinese Group leadership to find out more.
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Careers
17 October 2024 Former patent examiner and federal clerk brings expertise in cutting-edge technologies to the US firm.
AI
16 October 2024 New York Times accuses Perplexity of infringing its copyright to create AI content | Notice follows media company’s suit against OpenAI | Meanwhile OpenAI launches “weak” patent pledge.
Careers
16 October 2024 Former chair of Baker’s California IP department switches firms | Tech and telecoms expert brings ‘tremendous value’ to Morgan Lewis’ IP disputes practice.
Patents
15 October 2024 Infringement enriched Google by $150 billion and cemented its pole position in the search engine space, says suit | Patent-in-suit had a “profound impact” on the commercial viability of search engines.
Trade secrets
14 October 2024 Global Trade Secrets Rankings 2024 recognises top law firms and individuals in the sector I Top industry figure elevated by peers as ‘Senior Statesperson’ | This year’s list shows broad distribution of global talent.
Careers
14 October 2024 US firm doubles down in Europe with another big name recruit | Tech and life sciences litigation at the UPC a target | Powell will 'always be a friend of the firm’ says ex-colleague Penny Gilbert | Move ends speculation about Powell’s future after August resignation.
Trademarks
11 October 2024 SkyKick abandons three claims against EU mark triggering speculation of a deal | Lawyers say a Supreme Court ruling on bad faith would be “preferable” in long-running feud.
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