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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.
Well-drafted contracts and ironclad tech security can save time and money when an ex-employee steals IP ‘like sugar packets in Starbucks’, finds Tom Phillips.
Disputes with AI start-ups used to revolve around copyright infringement but the tech's hallucinations have thrown trademarks into the mix, says William Stroever of Cole Schotz.
A US bill that identifies 'digital replicas' and protects creatives is essential, argues Judge Kathleen O’Malley (retired).
From choosing NICE classes to managing objections, Queen Ajura Ugbeda of Inventa reveals brand protection tips for new financial tech companies.
Behind the ground-breaking artificial intelligence tool lies a meticulously crafted rights strategy that departs from the norm, according to research by Sagacious IP.
AI has the potential to revolutionise patent examination but uneven adoption of the technology could undermine fairness in the system, says Matthew Veale of Patsnap.
In a decision that will disappoint, but should not surprise, the UK Court of Appeals has indicated it will not diverge on the treatment of AI inventions, says David Hufton of HGF.
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13 November 2024 UK’s highest court criticises Court of Appeal for reversing ‘bad faith’ judgment against media conglomerate | Ruling marks “sea change” for brand owners now forced to “radically rethink” filing strategies.
13 November 2024 Silicon Valley tech company accuses beauty giant of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation of skin analysis tech | Suit claims L'Oréal used its algorithms and image-based software to develop its virtual try-on app.
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 Much-anticipated decision expected to define UK’s post-Brexit position on ‘bad faith’ | Seven TM decisions, including one related to Banksy, stalled due to pending decision | Case may specify law on what goods and services brands’ TMs can and can’t cover.
4 November 2024 With competitive industries fighting for employees, changes in legislation and damages regularly in the hundreds of millions, trade secrets is box office, says Tom Phillips.
23 October 2024 Judges said third-party software offering gaming cheats did not constitute infringement | Legal expert says ruling only relates to specific instance and rights holders still protected.
21 October 2024 Rivalry between US and China over chips heats up | Sharp rise in patents filed in China as domestic industry aims to counter US export controls | US growth remains steady.
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