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Patents
Association’s annual event is held in China for the first time I Vice premier of China, Zhang Guoqing, delivers Xi's message of IP 'cooperation' | More than 2,300 delegates treated to cultural shows in Hangzhou that were premiered before the G20 | WIPR is among more than 80 exhibitors at the city’s expo centre. 21 October 2024
Jurisdiction reports
The ‘Björn Borg’ trademark is registered in over 30 countries and regions—but Borg has no rights. Petter Rindforth of Fenix Legal examines the pain behind a sportsman's IP 'mistake'. 21 October 2024
Patents
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. 21 October 2024
Diversity
A report co-authored by WIPR has revealed key insights into gender parity among trademark professionals. 21 October 2024
Trademarks
Newly released rankings reveal the go-to firms and individuals for trademark and patent services in the country, offering expertise to both domestic and global clients. 18 October 2024
Standard essential patents
Licensing leads from Ericsson, InterDigital, and Futurewei shared insights on sealing deals in the fragmented SEP market at the TPN conference, reports Marisa Woutersen. 18 October 2024
Trade secrets
Verdict finds opponent’s misconduct “willful and malicious” | California court has power to treble damages | Dispute emerged when mooted acquisition deal failed to materialise, and defendant promptly entered low-carbon fuels market. 18 October 2024
Patents
As AI tools gain traction in private practice, corporate counsel can see the benefits but remain wary of full integration themselves, finds Marisa Woutersen at TPN North America. 17 October 2024
Jurisdiction reports
More AI patents are being allowed due to revised guidelines introduced this year that set out specific criteria, says Hengwei Zhou of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office. 17 October 2024
Careers
Former patent examiner and federal clerk brings expertise in cutting-edge technologies to the US firm. 17 October 2024
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