Magazines
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Issues of WIPR
Opening with a message from Ukrainian lawyers, this issue covers the impact of the war in Eastern Europe on IP and its community. It includes analysis of Russia's attempts to counter sanctions and why a case involving Peppa Pig can't be ignored. Plus in-depth articles on H&M v Unicolors, the upcoming blockbuster copyright case that is Warhol, Judge Jackson's historic appointment to the highest US court, alongside the usual fascinating mix of reports from around the world.
A decision from the EU's highest court ruled that partial designs may be protected as unregistered designs—we look at who stands to gain. Elsewhere in this issue, look out for articles on the US Federal Circuit's interpretation of standing, mental health and tech IP, and a special focus on Africa, including a guide to protection across the entire continent. Plus insight from top lawyers from Italy, China, France, Mexico, India, the UAE, the Netherlands, and more!
Our cover story zeroes in on concerns about the USPTO's leadership in light of Arthrex. Elsewhere, we delve into the latest on the Unified Patent Court, Australia's surprise ruling on the DABUS affair, and whether IP has a harmful macho culture. Plus 15 articles from IP experts around the world, including the US, UK, Europe, China and Russia.
This issue leads with the copyright ‘case of the century’: Google v Oracle. We feature in-depth analysis of the ruling and the dissent that reveals why the court’s expansion of fair use has left some rights owners fearful. Elsewhere we examine what the public fallout between Marks and Spencer and Aldi tells us about copying as a strategy, how Nike’s ‘Satan shoes’ case might have played out in the UK, and why Michael Jackson’s tax affairs have shone a spotlight on IP valuation. Plus, look out for recent news highlights and a crop of useful jurisdiction reports from Sweden, Russia and China, among other countries.
