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18 September 2024 A 13-year veteran of Google has been promoted to head of general litigation | Promotion comes as part of a broader restructuring of Google’s legal department | Promotion follows the departure of several senior executives.
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Unified Patent Court
A recent ruling involving Novartis has major implications for determining jurisdiction, claim interpretation and imminent infringement, say Jan Phillip Rektorschek and Matthew Royle of Taylor Wessing.
Trademarks
A surge in filings of these complaints indicates a growing awareness of their effectiveness against cybersquatting tactics, says Trisha Ytuarte of GoDaddy Corporate Domains
Unified Patent Court
The court rejected the medical device company’s auxiliary requests and nixed patent in 17 territories although it seems receptive to these amendments in general, say Laura Orlando and Rachel Montagnon of Herbert Smith Freehills
Patents
As the toymaker swaps oil-based plastic for recycled materials, Eleanor Maciver of Mewburn Ellis explores what this signals for patent filings and litigation.
Trademarks
From movies and jewellery to the cartoon Willis from Tunis, Tunisia’s women are using modern IP tools to protect ancient skills and challenge old inequalities, says Vera Albino of Inventa
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.
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Unified Patent Court
13 September 2024 Seminal report says pan-adoption of Unitary Patent plays important role in bloc’s competitiveness | UPC in force in 18 out of 27 member states | IP professionals should ‘possibly be subsidised’ to support UP uptake.
Trademarks
12 September 2024 London court dismisses easyGroup’s trademark infringement claims against easyfundraising | Judge rules no “likelihood of confusion” between the brands | Defendant says easyGroup's claims were "ridiculous".
Careers
12 September 2024 Deal marks the third major M&A to be announced so far this month |
Combined firms have a total gross revenue of more than $742 million | Business marriage seen as “natural fit and clear win-win”.
Unified Patent Court
11 September 2024 Data visualisations based on the court’s activity from June to August reveal that the use of English is growing, German divisions are dominating, and appeals are creeping up, writes Marisa Woutersen.
Trademarks
11 September 2024 UK High Court upholds UKIPO decision to reject Cyprus’ Halloumi Foundation
appeal | Swedish cheese maker can go ahead with ‘Grilloumi’ and ‘Grilloumaki’ marks | Decision will be significant for future trademark cases considering collective marks.
Trade secrets
11 September 2024 Police official says case has ‘shaken foundation of economic security’ according to local reports | Former Samsung exec allegedly stole secrets to set up semiconductor factory in China
Copyright
10 September 2024 Rock duo “left no choice” but to take legal action | Suit alleges "Seven Nation Army" used in a campaign video without authorisation | Céline Dion and the Rolling Stones have also confronted ex-President over music use.
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