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The definition—and the process of enforcing and litigating this crown jewel—differs greatly across jurisdictions, say Louise Sargeant and Alex Shkurka of Bird & Bird.
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.
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.
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.
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
A US bill that identifies 'digital replicas' and protects creatives is essential, argues Judge Kathleen O’Malley (retired).
In the first of a series that peeks under the bonnet of firms doing things differently, Sarah Speight speaks with lawyers who chose to go admin-free at Keystone Law.
Big changes to New Zealand's IP laws make it vital to understand the new-look rules, says Christopher Young of MinterEllisonRuddWatts.
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13 November 2024 Vidal announced she will return to private sector after December departure | USPTO director told colleagues they had “transformed” the agency during her time there.
11 November 2024 Key test case examined the copyright protection of 3D-functional designs | Designers left with “unsatisfactory decision” and “uncertain state”, say watchers | English law at odds with EU case law on “artistic works”.
8 November 2024 New York judge dismisses lawsuit brought by two media outlets | Complaint claimed OpenAI used their articles to train ChatGPT | Court ruled that plaintiffs failed to show concrete harm.
6 November 2024 As Donald Trump celebrates a second term, WIPR looks at how key IP areas could be affected ahead of his return to the Oval Office.
4 November 2024 Second Circuit upholds district court’s ruling that Ed Sheeran’s song does not infringe Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On | Song’s four-chord progression is a common musical structure not eligible for copyright protection | Decision focuses on the sheet music filed with US Copyright Office, rather than the recording.
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.
28 October 2024 Member states cannot apply material reciprocity clause in Berne Convention following judgment | Decision relates to dispute over iconic Eames-designed chair
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