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Diversity

Wisconsin State Bar settlement reshapes definition of ‘diversity’

Deal with Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty changes definition and practices of diversity within the legal profession | New definition includes people with ‘differing characteristics, beliefs and viewpoints’ | Resolves lawsuit challenging ‘discriminatory practices’ in the Bar's internship programme.   9 April 2024

Careers

McNees adds K&L Gates trademark attorney

Firm’s latest addition joins as of counsel, bringing a decade of expertise | Specialises in trademark services including portfolio management and trademark registrations | She also brings patent experience, having prosecuted patents before the USPTO.   9 April 2024

Patents

Apple says ITC watch ban ‘an exploitation of vast injunctive powers’

Tech giant asks appeals court to overturn import ban as ITC ‘overstepped authority and erred in rulings on Masimo patents’ | Apple accuses Masimo of applying for new patent claims to ‘ensnare’ Apple Watch.   8 April 2024

Patents

Sonos prevails as PTAB invalidates Google’s patent

PTAB partially invalidates a google patent related to voice assistant technology | Decision could impact ITC and District Court dispute in smart speaker litigation campaign.   8 April 2024

Diversity

Diversity: What matters to the IP community?

A new WIPR Focus explores what the future holds for IP as it strives to become a more inclusive, diverse and compassionate sector, explains Muireann Bolger.   8 April 2024

Diversity

‘Cut yourself some slack’: How to avoid technostress

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed or anxious about new technologies sometimes—in fact, it’s to be expected. Muireann Bolger reports on a conference session looking at how we can achieve healthier digital lives.   8 April 2024

Diversity

‘Hold true to your values’: D&I under threat in the US

As SCOTUS bars affirmative action in colleges and law firms face suits over their diversity programmes, campaigners warn that this is not the time to abandon the good fight. Muireann Bolger reports.   8 April 2024

Diversity

NIPO’s Kathrine Myhre: equality is an ‘ongoing process’ in Norway

WIPR spoke to the Norwegian Industrial Property Office’s director general to find out how the country is striving to close the gender gap, tackling injustices against minorities and adapting for the future.   8 April 2024

Patents Channel

EPO introduces fee reductions to support European patent access

A series of fee adjustments at the European Patent Office marks changes for patent applications | Changes include reductions benefiting small entities, removing certain charges, and moderate increases in internal renewal fees.   5 April 2024

Trademarks

KISS rock stars to ‘live forever’ as digital avatars after selling IP rights

Swedish private equity firm acquires KISS assets including trademarks, music catalogue and likeness | Pophouse will create ‘digital versions’ of the band as part of $300m deal.   5 April 2024

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