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9 October 2024 Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys annual congress takes place this week I Event will explore the impact of the UPC | UK firms that have concentrated on European patent applications and oppositions are 'in a really strong position’ says CIPA president.
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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.
Trademarks
A ruling from the Portuguese Supreme Court on a local delicacy serves up an important reminder about the scope of protected geographical indications, says Diogo Antunes of Inventa.
Patents
BMW Group’s victory shows how integrated strategies, foresight, and persistence can defeat a patent assertion entity, explain Lionel Lavenue, Michael McLaughlin, and Matthew Berntsen of Finnegan.
Trademarks
Beyond the letter of the law, there are other important trademark registry considerations for foreign brands to be aware of, explains Melvin Mei, principal at Rouse.
Diversity
Lawyers and law students who come from less privileged backgrounds than their peers face psychological as well as financial barriers, finds MaryAnne Armstrong of Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch.
Patents
As the competition for rights intensifies among innovators in the wearables sector, Antje Brambrink and Jonathan Wurth of Finnegan explore how their in-house legal departments can stay ahead.
Unified Patent Court
A recent ruling involving Novartis has major implications for determining jurisdiction, claim interpretation and imminent infringement, as Jan Phillip Rektorschek and Matthew Royle of Taylor Wessing explain.
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Trademarks
4 October 2024 The 2024 Marques Annual Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, brought together more than 1,000 industry professionals and highlighted the expanding role of trademark experts. Marisa Woutersen reports.
Trademarks
4 October 2024 The LOL Surprise! dolls case will have rights owners longing for the days when the First Amendment offered a broad defence. Muireann Bolger finds out why playtime is over for product lookalikes.
Careers
3 October 2024 IP litigator with cross-border experience joins as a partner | Latest addition joins from Hogan Lovells, bringing expertise in sectors like technology, media, and life sciences.
Trademarks
3 October 2024 Irish butter maker claimed competitor’s packaging closely resembles its own, leading to consumer confusion | Court finds claims of trade dress infringement were without merit, siding with the US food manufacturer.
Trade secrets
3 October 2024 Dellwood says AIG cannot pursue claims against company after individuals dropped from case I Underwriter provider accuses industry giant of trying to “crush a fledgling startup”.
Careers
3 October 2024 Latest addition brings experience in high-stakes litigation and trade secrets | Litigator represents public and private companies in cases involving securities, blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrencies.
Trademarks
2 October 2024 IP underpins the multinational fashion company’s business strategy, but finding lawyers to match its ambitions is a struggle, discovers Muireann Bolger.
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