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Patents
Footwear giant has sued American Exchange Apparel Group over alleged infringement of its patented shoe opening | Complaint accuses AEAG of wilfully copying Skechers' distinctive design elements | Suit marks Skechers' latest effort to protect its IP. 18 April 2024
Careers
Firm kicks off expansion by recruiting Ex-Ashurst Japan head in Tokyo | Move allows closer collaborating with consulting arm OXYGY | Renewable energy, life sciences, technology and media clients in the region a target | Full details from CEO Christian Bartsch. 15 May 2024
Trademarks
Dispute over ‘siren’ logo with Alaskan coffee and apparel company has been ongoing for six years | Starbucks emblem has evolved over half a century but has generally featured its (occasionally controversial) mythological figure. 14 May 2024
Trademarks
The association said the High Court’s interpretation of ‘article’ could leave design registrations vulnerable to cancellation | INTA’s intervention relates to case between a motorcycle manufacturer and spare parts company. 8 May 2024
Trademarks
US apparel brand owns various US registrations for the familiar tab and has vigorously enforced its rights in recent years | Perugia-based luxury brand stood accused of selling clothing featuring “nearly identical” copies of the tab. 9 May 2024
Trademarks
Googly Eye Cru has filed complaint over collaboration between fashion brands featuring cartoon eyes | Company says collection infringes its well-known trademark. 15 May 2024
Future of IP
Company secures capital from the bank to support business expansion | New loans aimed at supporting high-growth firms | NatWest allows businesses to borrow against software, patents, copyrights, trademarks, and registered designs. 29 April 2024
Trade secrets
Legal experts predict commission’s rule banning non-competes will be overturned by US Supreme Court | US Chamber of Commerce plans to sue the FTC for its “unlawful” and “blatant power grab” | Ruling aimed at promoting competition and protecting workers' freedom | Creates a “risky landscape” for businesses by taking away “best means” of preventing trade secrets misuse, say critics. 24 April 2024
Law firm news
Diversity and mental health IP Champion Jane Wainwright of Potter Clarkson offers simple tips to maintain a healthy mind, from learning how to say ‘no’ to taking up a quirky hobby. 16 May 2024
Trademarks
The EUIPO’s craft and GI regulation presents many challenges, but provides a new and improved string to IP’s bow, finds Sarah Speight at the EUIPO conference in Alicante. 1 May 2024
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