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Current commissioner for trademarks to wrap up five-year term this week | Move follows a flurry of key agency departures | Dan Vavonese named acting commissioner for trademarks. 25 February 2025
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There are more than 200 products with geographical indication across Africa, but more can be done to protect the continent’s rich cultural heritage, writes Isabella Becaro Pinho of Inventa. 25 February 2025
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London hearing over FRAND terms after pair failed to reach a deal | PanOptis campaign accuses Apple of deliberately devaluing tech to achieve lower royalties. 24 February 2025
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Pair strike deal to dismiss extensive litigation with prejudice | Case centred on footwear featuring sole foam technology. 24 February 2025
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Uncertainty about how patent offices tackle inventions that harness quantum physics makes patenting tricky—but not impossible, explain Urs Ferber and Johannes Biniok of Mewburn Ellis. 24 February 2025
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German court rules footwear lacks artistic expression for copyright protection | Decision reinforces the precedent that functionality limits copyright protection | Creative development may need to be shown in fashion advertising says lawyer. 21 February 2025
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Long-term office staffer named to number two role | Fintech partner reported as likely first pick for director role | New York lawyer has connections to new commerce secretary Howard Lutnick. 21 February 2025
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Delta Electronics, Cyntec, Foxconn, and others infringed Vicor patents | Decision halts import of key power modules and computing systems used by AI companies to the US. 21 February 2025
Trademarks
The EUIPO's decision that Nike's strap design is too similar to a 1990s model may be a turning point in EU design law—with potentially far-reaching consequences, say Silvia Asioli and Andrea Lottini of Abion. 20 February 2025
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Relationships and “baking in” IP across departments at the right time are crucial for the $40 billion company’s in-house team, Patrick Lo tells Sarah Speight. 19 February 2025
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