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Patents
Russian and Eurasian patent applicants should closely examine the scope of their dependent claims during patent prosecution to secure a strong defence strategy against a possible invalidity action, say Victor Lisovenko and Maria Nilova of Patentica. 25 May 2017
Jurisdiction reports
Section 14(4) of the Patents Act explicitly provides for protection of a new use of a known substance or composition if it was not previously disclosed for use in surgery, therapy or diagnosis (ie, first medical use). Protection of substances or compositions claimed under this format is restricted to the substance or composition when presented or packaged for use. 25 May 2017
Patents
Should legislation be adjusted in light of technological developments such as artificial intelligence and the internet of things? Max Oker-Blom of ECTA finds out. 25 May 2017
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Representatives from three emerging markets provided an update on trademark litigation and how best to navigate their systems. 24 May 2017
Copyright
The Walt Disney Company has asked a federal judge to toss out a copyright lawsuit alleging that it infringed a screenwriter’s work in its “Zootopia” film. 24 May 2017
Trademarks
Allen & Overy partner David Stone has been appointed to sit as a deputy High Court judge at the English High Court. 24 May 2017
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INTA registrants had the opportunity to hear WIPO presenters provide an overview of Madrid System and Hague System developments. 24 May 2017
Copyright
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has upheld a lower court ruling that cleared Amazon of copyright and trademark infringement claims that had been brought by a pillowcase designer. 24 May 2017
Trademarks
Heineken has taken aim at a US company for “intentionally and unlawfully” selling neon signs bearing its trademarks. 24 May 2017
Patents
Patentees need to start preparing their portfolios for the European Unified Patent Court and unitary patent, which are set to be ready by December 2017. Martyn Fish and Estelle Senior of HGF give their top five recommendations. 24 May 2017
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