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7 February 2025 The latest ruling in ‘Bad Spaniels’ finds the whiskey brand’s marks were diluted—but not infringed by a dog toy parody, explain Brian Brokate and Jacqueline Alcantara of Gibney, Anthony & Flaherty.
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A dispute between Transport for London and retailer Gap over a well-known slogan shows how strategic thinking can easily slip through the cracks, says Robecca Davey of Marks & Clerk.
Protecting your design is vital but when your rights expire, can copyright law help? And does EU law trump UK law? Martin Noble of Freeths unpacks the THJ Systems and WaterRower decisions.
Cautionary notices offer a cost-effective and preventive measure for businesses and creators looking to safeguard their innovations, explain Inês Sequeira and Isabella Becaro Pinho of Inventa.
Our tendency to give large language models human attributes has dangerous implications for business and society, argues Roanie Levy of the Copyright Clearance Center.
From licensing agreements to AI-driven innovation, IP has a crucial role to play in transitioning the energy sector towards a more sustainable future, says Jeffrey Whittle of Womble Bond Dickinson.
In considering where an invention was ‘completed’ the CNIPA’s invalidation raises issues for any company carrying out R&D in China, says Jennifer Che of Eagle IP.
These critical assets are more complex than most realise and disputes can stall a merger or acquisition, say Lauren Tracey and Colin Costello of GoDaddy Corporate Domains.
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.
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21 January 2025 Explore global IP strategies: Learn how to protect AI innovations worldwide, focusing on key regions like the US, EU, and China.
20 January 2025 Software developers using GenAI tools to code has skyrocketed. Large companies like Microsoft may have half of their codebases written by AI tools. This session covers the IP protection implications of software created with GenAI. Which IP risks are overblown, and which are genuine? How might the IP regulatory regime change in the months and years ahead? What steps can internal and external counsel take today to minimise the current and future risks?
16 January 2025 New analysis examines funding gap for European startups and where to find investment | UK’s active VC market bucks trend in Europe where tech funding largely driven by public programmes.
14 January 2025 AI's impact on in-house legal teams: Gain insights into how inhouse counsels are using AI tools internally. Explore what tools are available, and the potential benefits such as streamlining processes, reducing turnaround times, and creating competitive advantages.
13 January 2025 News from around the world that you may have missed, including Nvidia's trade secret case, Netgear and Huawei's Wi-Fi patent settlement, Honeywell's European patent victory, the latest copyright lawsuits involving AI, and a major trademark challenge for Zara’s new cafe brand.
10 January 2025 Association files amicus brief with EUIPO in support of trademark protection for photorealistic facial images | INTA argues facial images should not be excluded from trademark eligibility based on distinctiveness | Marketplace context is key.
3 January 2025 Secure ownership of your AI training data: Focus on establishing clear ownership of AI training data to safeguard intellectual property. Explore legal frameworks and best practices to ensure control over data, mitigate risks, and avoid disputes that could lead to the loss of valuable training data assets.
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