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Trade secrets
Well-drafted contracts and ironclad tech security can save time and money when an ex-employee steals IP ‘like sugar packets in Starbucks’, finds Tom Phillips.
Law firm news
What can UK rightsholders and potential defendants do to protect themselves from criticism later if a dispute ends up in court? Martin Noble of Freeths offers some tips.
Trade secrets
A spate of trade secret cases has hit the US sports scene, spurred by competition, astronomical damages and new laws, say Daniel Roland and Christopher Howes of Finnegan.
Copyright
A recent jury verdict allowed hip hop group members to take back their music rights—and raised some interesting questions about Section 203, says Jennifer Mauri of Michelman & Robinson.
Patents
Industrial applicability is often seen as the easiest requirement in patent applications. But is it really? Susana Rodrigues of Inventa explores.
Patents
As India cements its position as one the world’s top innovators, the problem of inaccurate reports relating to IP needs to be addressed, warns Goutam Bhattacharyya of K&S Partners.
Artificial Intelligence
Disputes with AI start-ups used to revolve around copyright infringement but the tech's hallucinations have thrown trademarks into the mix, says William Stroever of Cole Schotz.
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'.
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Trademarks
31 October 2024 A US appeals court is revisiting the case between Hermès and Rothschild over NFTs—and brands and artists alike should be closely watching the outcome, finds Marisa Woutersen
Careers
31 October 2024 Pair bring experience in licensing, franchising, and the litigation of trademark, copyright, and internet cases | Clients span retail, fashion, food and beverage and design | Both offer dispute resolution experience.
Patents
31 October 2024 The government’s autumn budget sends a positive signal but a more comprehensive approach is required to unlock the UK’s potential, says Graeme Moore of Mewburn Ellis.
Trademarks
30 October 2024 EUIPO rejects application for mark on phone chargers and tech accessories | Hugo Boss said the Guangdong-based company’s mark would free-ride on its reputation.
Standard essential patents
30 October 2024 InterDigital and OPPO announce global patent licence agreement | Agreement resolves all outstanding disputes over SEPs across various jurisdictions | Deal positions InterDigital as the licensing partner for all four major smartphone manufacturers covering nearly 70% of the global smartphone market.
Copyright
29 October 2024 A court’s decision in favour of a software company is set to have a ripple effect on cases relating to fair use and artificial intelligence. Marisa Woutersen spoke to the winning counsel to find out more.
Unified Patent Court
29 October 2024 German company files suit against chipmaker at the UPC in Munich | Case marks chipmaker’s first major dispute at the pan-European court | Suit follows Nvidia’s emergence as the world’s most valuable company and Microsoft dispute in the US.
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