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MetaBirkins appeal resurrects ‘fair use’ NFTs debate
Trademarks
A US appeals court is revisiting the case between Hermès and Rothschild over NFTs—and brands and artists alike should be closely watching the outcome, finds Marisa Woutersen   31 October 2024
Akerman hires licensing and litigation expert duo in New York
Careers
Pair bring experience in licensing, franchising, and the litigation of trademark, copyright, and internet cases | Clients span retail, fashion, food and beverage and design | Both offer dispute resolution experience.   31 October 2024
UK Budget: A missed opportunity?
Patents
The government’s autumn budget sends a positive signal but a more comprehensive approach is required to unlock the UK’s potential, says Graeme Moore of Mewburn Ellis.   31 October 2024
Trademarks
EUIPO rejects application for mark on phone chargers and tech accessories | Hugo Boss said the Guangdong-based company’s mark would free-ride on its reputation.   30 October 2024
Standard essential patents
InterDigital and OPPO announce global patent licence agreement | Agreement resolves all outstanding disputes over SEPs across various jurisdictions | Deal positions InterDigital as the licensing partner for all four major smartphone manufacturers covering nearly 70% of the global smartphone market.   30 October 2024
Patents
Industrial applicability is often seen as the easiest requirement in patent applications. But is it really? Susana Rodrigues of Inventa explores.   30 October 2024
Patents
Korean pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences companies are actively expanding globally, leading to more complex and multifaceted IP strategies than in the past.   29 October 2024
Patents
On January 10 this year, the director of the USPTO issued new guidelines on enablement under 35 U.S.C §112. In recent years, the landscape of patent law in the United States has undergone a significant shift, with courts adopting a more stringent stance on the criteria of enablement and written description.   29 October 2024
Patents
Long-recognised, unwritten jurisdictional norms have seen questions of validity and infringement of registered IP rights reserved to the courts of the country of registration.   29 October 2024
Patents
How to foster effective collaboration between academia and industry? Best practices for bridging that gap between the two spheres Technology transfer How to leverage academic research for commercialization   29 October 2024

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