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Microsoft to pay $242m over infringing virtual assistant

Tech giant found to have infringed three claims of IPA Technologies patent | Microsoft says that it will appeal verdict.   13 May 2024

Diversity

‘I changed my accent to fit in’: Why the president of CIPA wants to shout about social mobility

Yorkshire-born Matt Dixon of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys firmly believes that to become a patent attorney, it shouldn't matter where you come from, discovers Sarah Speight.   13 May 2024

Trade secrets

‘There’s too much at stake’: Unlocking China’s trade secrets regime

Despite geopolitical and trade tensions, secrets specialist James Pooley returned from a trip to China optimistic that China is committed to building a robust IP system.   13 May 2024

Copyright

SCOTUS dodges discovery rule issue in Warner Chappell but lifts damages time bar

Critical copyright case looking at when damages can be awarded in disputes results in dissenting opinions | Polarising decision welcomed as “victory for copyright owners” and also decried as a “dead letter” that “sidesteps” key question on discovery rule | Reaction from victorious Nealy counsel and more…   10 May 2024

Future of IP

UK copyright law ‘likely to be modified’ to address AI issues

Minister for AI and IP predicts changes to legislation will form part of eventual solution | Members of the House of Lords urged the government to take a position swiftly.   10 May 2024

Standard essential patents

WATCH: SEP licensing in 2024

What new trends in standard-essential patents (SEPs) should we consider, and what lessons can we learn from recent landmark cases? Richard Cederoth of Cederoth Law, Steve Akerley of InterDigital, and Dan Smith of The Patent Smith explore these topics.   10 May 2024

Patents

WATCH: Dealing with patent challenges - new approaches

How do you approach patent challenges? This session will offer strategies to minimize costs and protect your assets. Join Brian King, vice president of Client Relations, Americas at RWS, for insights.   9 May 2024

Law firm news

Qualcomm GC on what in-house needs: ‘Show me the value, not just higher bills’

The fast-growing chip maker needs persistent and sophisticated external counsel to bat opponents who just keep coming, general counsel Ann Chaplin tells Tom Phillips in an exclusive interview.   9 May 2024

News

Peru launches scheme to fast-track green patent applications

IP office aims to cut processing times from four to five years to under 12 months with initiative | Applications must be classified in IPC Green Inventory.   9 May 2024

Careers

Harter Secrest & Emery appoints counsel to NY office

New addition’s experience of advising clients on domestic and global patent prosecution spans nearly two decades.   9 May 2024

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