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Trade secrets

Virgin Galactic can use contested trade secrets to develop ‘mothership’

US federal judge caveats that Richard Branson’s space company can only share the information with contractors on its ‘mothership’ programme | Move is latest in the trade secrets dispute started by Boeing, which accuses Virgin of stealing confidential information for its space tourism project.   21 June 2024

Trade secrets

Appeals court vacates $10m shrimp trade secrets case as stand-in judge 'lacked authority'

Magistrate stand-in not authorised to answer jury questions, says eleventh circuit in precedential opinion | Florida judge left to catch flight before verdict given | Dispute between shrimp breeders concerns “unique” breeding method.   20 June 2024

Patents

Big tech and banks named in authentication technology suit

IBM, Bank of America, Microsoft, Sony, and others accused of patent infringement over authentication and verification tech | Suit by New York registered company alleges willful infringement and induced infringement.   20 June 2024

Artificial Intelligence

The Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act: Congress grapples with transparency

Adam Schiff’s bill would address copyright owners’ concerns around AI model training, but could have significant IT implications, says Anna Chauvet of Finnegan.   20 June 2024

Trade secrets

Tesla’s $1bn secrets suit exposes potholes for electric vehicle makers

The latest mega suit adds to growing evidence that complex supply chains are proving risky for the sector's booming battery industry, finds Muireann Bolger.   19 June 2024

Trademarks

INTA: NFTs should be protected as ‘goods’ in Bored Ape case

Association filed amicus brief to Ninth Circuit in support of plaintiff Yuga Labs | Lanham Act does not limit definition of goods and services, INTA said.   19 June 2024

Trademarks

Trademark protection in Ethiopia: A practical guide

The country’s location and infrastructure projects paint a compelling picture for investors, so what’s the situation for brands? Sofia Araújo of Inventa explains.   19 June 2024

Trade secrets

‘A total ban is short-sighted’: Inside the campaign backing US non-competes

Can the FTC push through a law that has riled America Inc? Unlikely, says the lawyer appointed by the world’s largest HR group opposing the move.   18 June 2024

Trademarks

TikTok fails Singapore’s recognition test in ‘Tiki’ dispute

Multinational tech company is not well known enough to be granted rare ‘enhanced‘ protection in Singapore | Opposition to ‘Tiki’ mark rejected by IP office | Bytedance argued that an India-China video app dispute influenced the case.   18 June 2024

Future of IP

When to use generative artificial intelligence in patent drafting

Despite its risks, AI can be a useful partner in patent applications. Shwetangi Sinha and Vasu Bral of Sagacious IP offer a useful guide for patent attorneys.   18 June 2024

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