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Trademarks
With teams advancing to the knockout stages, Marisa Woutersen gathers lawyers from qualified countries to explore the tournament’s IP dynamics and their nation’s chances. 25 June 2024
Copyright
Big changes to New Zealand's IP laws make it vital to understand the new-look rules, says Christopher Young of MinterEllisonRuddWatts. 25 June 2024
Trademarks
French brand’s socks emerged from collaboration with US musician | California-based plaintiff claims to have a host of registrations for “distinctive” security socks. 24 June 2024
Careers
Acting solicitor will take on role as chief litigator for USPTO | Vidal lauds promoted ‘proven leadership’ and deep knowledge of IP law. 24 June 2024
Trademarks
CJEU affirms Indo-European Foods' standing to challenge a trademark registration despite Brexit | Decision addresses post-Brexit uncertainty of proceedings initiated before the transition period | Court stresses that ‘legal interest’ exists from the start of an action until the final judgment. 21 June 2024
Trade secrets
US federal judge caveats that Richard Branson’s space company can only share the information with contractors on its ‘mothership’ programme | Move is latest in the trade secrets dispute started by Boeing, which accuses Virgin of stealing confidential information for its space tourism project. 21 June 2024
Trade secrets
Magistrate stand-in not authorised to answer jury questions, says eleventh circuit in precedential opinion | Florida judge left to catch flight before verdict given | Dispute between shrimp breeders concerns “unique” breeding method. 20 June 2024
Patents
IBM, Bank of America, Microsoft, Sony, and others accused of patent infringement over authentication and verification tech | Suit by New York registered company alleges willful infringement and induced infringement. 20 June 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Adam Schiff’s bill would address copyright owners’ concerns around AI model training, but could have significant IT implications, says Anna Chauvet of Finnegan. 20 June 2024
Trade secrets
The latest mega suit adds to growing evidence that complex supply chains are proving risky for the sector's booming battery industry, finds Muireann Bolger. 19 June 2024
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