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Diversity
A career in STEM and IP felt like a natural fit for Gillian Taylor from Reddie & Grose, until she realised that, as a woman, she was part of a small minority in the patent profession. 15 April 2024
Copyright
As Meta prepares for a major upheaval down under, its withdrawal of Facebook News raises questions for publishers and copyright owners, explain Luke Dale and Chris Power from HWL Ebsworth Lawyers. 3 April 2024
Artificial Intelligence
A New York court ruling denies attempts by California authors to wade into other high-profile suits against OpenAI and Microsoft | Cases concern the allegations of unauthorised use of copyrighted materials to train AI models | Ruling comes after OpenAI and Microsoft fight back and authors face setback. 2 April 2024
Copyright
New bill introduced to Congress would require full disclosure from companies ahead of generative AI models being released | USPTO also publishes further guidance on AI use in IP proceedings before the office. 11 April 2024
Diversity
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed or anxious about new technologies sometimes—in fact, it’s to be expected. Muireann Bolger reports on a conference session looking at how we can achieve healthier digital lives. 8 April 2024
Patents
Africa offers vast potential for companies with the right IP strategy to overcome the continent’s complexities, say Nicky Garnett and Alicia Van der Walt of Adams & Adams. 14 May 2024
Trademarks
Swedish private equity firm acquires KISS assets including trademarks, music catalogue and likeness | Pophouse will create ‘digital versions’ of the band as part of $300m deal. 5 April 2024
Trademarks
Counsel for the maker of Back to the Future’s time-travelling car, Roger Behle of Foley tells WIPR why film merchandising is a lucrative hit—as long as it’s protected, of course. 23 April 2024
Patents
An Illinois federal jury ruled in favour of a Chicago-based software company, finding Amazon Web Services infringed its patented cloud storage technology | Ruling will help plaintiff secure a payout should Amazon seek a deal, says lawyer. 12 April 2024
Future of IP
Ahead of a panel session at this year’s INTA Annual Meeting moderated by the Brand Safety Alliance, industry experts and panellists share their views on domain blocking and the recently launched GlobalBlock service. 1 May 2024
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