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PanOptis throws down gauntlet against ‘SEPs bully’ Apple pre-hearing

London hearing over FRAND terms after pair failed to reach a deal | PanOptis campaign accuses Apple of deliberately devaluing tech to achieve lower royalties.   24 February 2025

Trademarks

Puma, Brooks draw line under ‘Nitro’ running shoes feud

Pair strike deal to dismiss extensive litigation with prejudice | Case centred on footwear featuring sole foam technology.   24 February 2025

Patents

Patenting quantum inventions: Five things to consider when assessing objections

Uncertainty about how patent offices tackle inventions that harness quantum physics makes patenting tricky—but not impossible, explain Urs Ferber and Johannes Biniok of Mewburn Ellis.   24 February 2025

Copyright

Birkenstock fails to show artistry in sandal copyright bid

German court rules footwear lacks artistic expression for copyright protection | Decision reinforces the precedent that functionality limits copyright protection | Creative development may need to be shown in fashion advertising says lawyer.   21 February 2025

Careers

USPTO names new deputy director as top job rumours grow

Long-term office staffer named to number two role | Fintech partner reported as likely first pick for director role | New York lawyer has connections to new commerce secretary Howard Lutnick.   21 February 2025

Patents

ITC bans importation of power modules over Vicor patent infringement

Delta Electronics, Cyntec, Foxconn, and others infringed Vicor patents | Decision halts import of key power modules and computing systems used by AI companies to the US.   21 February 2025

Trademarks

Why Nike’s retro shoe fail could set a precedent in design strategy

The EUIPO's decision that Nike's strap design is too similar to a 1990s model may be a turning point in EU design law—with potentially far-reaching consequences, say Silvia Asioli and Andrea Lottini of Abion.   20 February 2025

Trademarks

Getting creative with Canva’s IP lawyer: ‘It’s important to find your own voice’

Relationships and “baking in” IP across departments at the right time are crucial for the $40 billion company’s in-house team, Patrick Lo tells Sarah Speight.   19 February 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Will the US Copyright Office’s AI stance create more problems than it solves?

As the office rejects AI prompts as a basis for copyright, legal experts warn its approach could potentially leave millions of AI-generated works in limbo, finds Marisa Woutersen.   19 February 2025

Careers

Clifford Chance expands IP team with A&O Shearman hire

David Por joins the firm’s Paris team as partner | New hire brings two decades of experience in all areas of IP.   18 February 2025

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