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Trademarks
Fashion brands have a tough anti-counterfeiting battle on their hands in Japan and China, where demand for luxury branded goods—which may not always be legitimate—can be high. WIPR reports. 14 August 2018
Patents
The governor of the US state of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, has vetoed a proposal designed to safeguard businesses against ‘patent trolls’. 13 August 2018
Trademarks
The District Court of The Hague has ordered Reebok to stop selling clothing bearing the name of professional mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor. 13 August 2018
Patents
Law firm Bass, Berry & Sims has recruited Michael Kiklis to its Washington, DC office. 13 August 2018
Trademarks
Disney’s subsidiary Marvel Characters appears to be investigating whether to oppose two trademark applications which feature similarities to the name of fictional country Wakanda. 13 August 2018
Patents
The US Patent and Trademark Office will permit certain pre-hearing conferences in America Invents Act (AIA) trials, according to updated guidance from the office. 13 August 2018
Patents
The internet of things is likely to have a profound impact on patent licensing and innovation, resulting in strange industry bedfellows such as agriculture and telecoms, as WIPR finds out. 13 August 2018
Trademarks
Velcro Companies, famed for producing the hook and loop fastener, has employed some innovative tactics in the battle against trademark genericide. WIPR finds out more in an interview with senior counsel Alexandra DeNeve. 13 August 2018
Patents
Semiconductor company Qualcomm has reached a settlement with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission, following a competition dispute which resulted in a NT$23.4 billion fine against the company. 10 August 2018
Trademarks
US-based fashion brand Levi Strauss, known for its denim jeans, has dropped a trademark infringement claim against Italy-based menswear brand Isaia Corp. 10 August 2018
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