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6 December 2024 UPC litigation adds to the ongoing feud between the pair in multiple jurisdictions | Dyson suffers setback as court finds insufficient evidence to support claims against SharkNinja’s handheld vacuums | Cyclonic separation feature not infringed.
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Unified Patent Court
A ‘best of both worlds’ litigation strategy backed by a highly capable patent assertion company could mark the beginning of more semiconductor patent claims at the UPC, says Jan Phillip Rektorschek of Taylor Wessing.
Patents
When a rightful claim to a patent is jeopardised, Article 61 EPC equips inventors with the tools to reclaim ownership of the application, says Vitor Sérgio Moreira of Inventa .
Trademarks
Trademark translation is key to promoting a brand in the Chinese market but several principles must be followed, says Lei Ray Zhao of Unitalen Attorneys At Law.
Trademarks
The Vietnamese food chain serves up lessons for businesses trying to protect an undistinctive mark amid a social media pile-on, says Mauro Paiano of Shakespeare Martineau.
Patents
Despite the fast-moving situation, there is plenty of scope within USPTO guidance to obtain AI patents, explains Zack Higbee of Alston & Bird.
Future of IP
The November protocol provides an important framework for Africa’s breeders and innovators to better protect their IP, explain Pieter Visagie and Nicky Garnett of Adams & Adams.
Trade secrets
The Big Apple’s reliance on trade secrets ‘common law’—and some surprising rulings in its courts—have left it an unfavourable choice for claimants, says James Pooley
Trademarks
How much impact does tourism have when assessing grounds for a trademark refusal? For some EU countries, a lot, explains João Pereira Cabral of Inventa.
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Trademarks
4 December 2024 Sports apparel giant loses bid to block two trademark applications | Court finds no overlap between Puma’s marks for apparel and the recycling and waste treatment services covered by an Italian designer.
Trademarks
3 December 2024 Ruling considered legal protection of dairy terms and extension of rules to trademarks | Oat drinks maker had sought to register ‘Post Milk Generation’ for beverages and food items.
Careers
3 December 2024 White & Case appoints tech partner in London office | In-house experience at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Tesco, and Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Artificial Intelligence
2 December 2024 Court agrees to hear case on patent eligibility of artificial neural networks | Appeal grant stems from earlier ruling confirming ANNs not patentable under UK law | Case marks the second time Supreme Court will address AI and patenability.
Careers
2 December 2024 Former EIP partner joins IP and technology practice | New London hire is known for high-stakes, cross-border patent litigation
Patents
29 November 2024 Danone and Norwegian firm opposition leads EPO to revoke drink formulation patent | Board rules patent for “rare” sugar D-psicose paired with sweetener Rebaudioside M lacks inventive step on appeal.
Patents
29 November 2024 News from around the world that you may have missed, including Tesla, a UPC opt-outs ruling, and Netflix’s Tiger King saga.
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