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Patents

Questel acquires majority stake in Brandstock

French IP service provider Questel has acquired a majority stake in German provider Brandstock, according to a release issued on Saturday, May 18.   20 May 2019

Patents

Unified Patents reveals new cybersecurity protection network

An organisation which aims to deter non-practicing entities has launched a new network to stop invalid patent assertions in the cybersecurity industry.   20 May 2019

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The Rise of the Machines

Artificial intelligence has great potential as a powerful tool to serve—not replace—trademark attorneys, as Rory O’Neill finds out.   20 May 2019

Trademarks

EU General Court sides with Sky in TM opposition

British telecoms company Sky has successfully stopped a trademark registration which it said would likely be confused with its earlier marks.   20 May 2019

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Hiring Is Easy, Retention Is Not

Hiring diverse individuals is the easy part of the equation. Encouraging people to stay and thrive in their environment is the trickier part. Sarah Morgan reports.   20 May 2019

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U.S. Congressional Trademark Caucus Celebrates 5th Anniversary as a Unifying Voice on Capitol Hill

The U.S. Congressional Trademark Caucus (CTC) is an historic bipartisan, bicameral caucus focused on intellectual property education and consumer protection awareness against the harmful impacts of counterfeiting and other important trademark issues.   19 May 2019

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Ethics and Trademark Law: Tread Carefully

Ahead of a session dedicated to the ethical issues facing trademark practitioners, Aislinn Burton previews some of the challenges in this area.   19 May 2019

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Casting a Wide Net to Deal with Phishing

Phishing is a threat to any business, but brands can fight back with a combination of employee education and technological solutions. Sarah Morgan reports.   19 May 2019

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Character Wars: Protecting Fictional Characters

Intellectual property can provide robust protection to fictional characters, but it’s important to understand the specific rights available in particular jurisdictions. Rory O’Neill reports.   19 May 2019

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Canada Prepares to Implement Its New Trademark Regime

Mesmin Pierre, Director General, Trademarks Branch at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, explains how Canada is preparing for its June 17 target date to join three key IP agreements and implement major corresponding amendments to its trademark system.   19 May 2019

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