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Fisher-Price and Mattel, US companies that produce toys for children, have filed a complaint against a company producing bicycles and electric ride-ons for patent infringement. 19 January 2017
Trademarks
The US Supreme Court yesterday heard oral arguments in the Lee v Tam trademark dispute, which centres on rock band The Slants, but lawyers have told WIPR that while the court pressed both sides, it provided “scant” insight into its position on the case. 19 January 2017
Copyright
Law firm Orrick has promoted Alyssa Caridis, Jordan Coyle, Catherine Lui and Andrew Silverman to partner in the firm’s Supreme Court and appellate, complex litigation and intellectual property practice groups. 19 January 2017
Copyright
China has revealed it is willing to enhance cooperation on intellectual property with countries, according to a senior official, days after releasing a five-year plan on the protection and application of IP. 19 January 2017
Trademarks
The International Trademark Association has elected Joseph Ferretti as president and chair of the board of directors for 2017. 19 January 2017
Patents
Texas-based company Guyzar has sued Heineken for patent infringement centring on the brewing company’s website. 18 January 2017
Copyright
The UK arm of law firm King & Wood Mallesons went into administration yesterday, with corporate recovery and restructuring specialists at Quantuma being appointed. 18 January 2017
Trademarks
The US Supreme Court is due to hear oral arguments today in the Lee v Tam trademark dispute, which centres on rock band The Slants. 18 January 2017
Trademarks
Nearly 50 factories in China that were reportedly making fake food seasonings and sauces of brands including Nestlé and Knorr have been found. 18 January 2017
Patents
“We do not seek to hold on to bits of membership as we leave,” said UK Prime Minister Theresa May in a speech yesterday, sparking concerns that the UK may seek to leave the Unified Patent Court (UPC) after Brexit. 18 January 2017
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