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Trademarks
Results are out for WIPR Insights’ first-ever rankings of UK firms and individuals at the top of their game for trademark matters | 140 firms and individuals feature, in which boutique IP specialists rub shoulders with traditional full-service firms | "Greater flux" in future rankings expected. 15 March 2024
Standard essential patents
South Korean manufacturer alleges patent infringement and breach of FRAND obligations | Pantech claims Chinese phone maker had ‘chosen not to take licences’ despite offers. 15 March 2024
Careers
Former Bird & Bird partner joins Ashurst’s Munich office | Brings expertise in trademark, design, competition, and copyright law for both German and international clients. 15 March 2024
Patents
Robotic vacuum makers resolve litigation spanning five years | Settlement seeks stay on all remaining deadlines and cancels scheduled conference | Case concerned SharkNinja’s alleged patent infringement and false advertising. 14 March 2024
Trademarks
The UK Supreme Court’s Lifestyle v Amazon saw a small brand take on a global online marketplace—and win. Andy Lee explained to Marisa Woutersen how his IP team secured the result. 14 March 2024
Artificial Intelligence
European Parliament approves the EU's AI regulation act | Hopes of ensuring AI safety, transparency and copyright compliance | Act sets rules on the music industry concerning copyright-protected songs. 13 March 2024
Future of IP
‘Fair use’ may be used as defence in copyright suit against creators of ‘AI’ podcast Dudesy, but its success depends on wider legal battle being played out, say Kristen McCallion and Maggie LaPoint of Fish & Richardson 13 March 2024
Future of IP
USPTO and US Copyright Office publish report into whether existing legislation is sufficient for protecting IP rights in the world of NFTs | Offices agree with stakeholders that new laws would be premature. 13 March 2024
Future of IP
As AI empowers us to track more and better KPIs, the IP industry is finally being equipped with the data and capacity it needs to provide tangible indicators of return on IP investment, says Marcia Chang of Tradespace. 12 March 2024
Future of IP
Off the back of a failed ‘bizarre experiment’ to mediate between Big Tech and creatives, the government’s failure to lead left copyright holders in limbo, finds Sarah Speight. 12 March 2024
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