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Akerman hires licensing and litigation expert duo in New York
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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?
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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
Hugo Boss shuts down Chinese tech firm’s ‘Bosspowerl’ trademark
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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
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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
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Industrial applicability is often seen as the easiest requirement in patent applications. But is it really? Susana Rodrigues of Inventa explores.   30 October 2024
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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened for business in June 2023. In this session, we will look at how UPC litigation has been shaping up over the last year, including practical tips based on our experiences so far.   29 October 2024
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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
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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
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In this session, Will James and Tim Harris will discuss their personal experiences litigating life sciences cases before the UPC. They will share their substantive and procedural insights, as well as strategic considerations and pitfalls to avoid.   29 October 2024
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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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