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Patents
As India cements its position as one the world’s top innovators, the problem of inaccurate reports relating to IP needs to be addressed, warns Goutam Bhattacharyya of K&S Partners.
Artificial Intelligence
Disputes with AI start-ups used to revolve around copyright infringement but the tech's hallucinations have thrown trademarks into the mix, says William Stroever of Cole Schotz.
Jurisdiction reports
The ‘Björn Borg’ trademark is registered in over 30 countries and regions—but Borg has no rights. Petter Rindforth of Fenix Legal examines the pain behind a sportsman's IP 'mistake'.
Jurisdiction reports
More AI patents are being allowed due to revised guidelines introduced this year that set out specific criteria, says Hengwei Zhou of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office.
Trademarks
Developments in branding and new regulations are placing a multitude of demands on in-house lawyers, says Frédéric Blanc of Dennemeyer & Associates.
Patents
The Beijing IP court’s decision to revive a key semaglutide patent based on experimental data has far-reaching legal and economic implications, says Jennifer Che of Eagle IP
Patents
Dedicated IP courts and a heightened focus on patent law have transformed the handling of disputes in the country, say Abel Gomes and Liliane Roriz of Licks Attorneys
Jurisdiction reports
The pan-Eurasian system covers eight states and offers uniform patent protection, and swift, predictable examination, says Erik Viik of Papula-Nevinpat.
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Trademarks
23 October 2024 How can the extraterritorial effects of trademarks be tackled? In-house counsel and private practice lawyers examined recent case law to explore this question at the AIPPI World Congress this week.
Copyright
23 October 2024 Judges said third-party software offering gaming cheats did not constitute infringement | Legal expert says ruling only relates to specific instance and rights holders still protected.
Patents
22 October 2024 As the congress draws to a close in Hangzhou, Sarah Speight finds delegates impressed by the location, academic standards, and discussions on AI at the five-day event.
Unified Patent Court
22 October 2024 Mewburn Ellis partner and UPC representative Matthew Naylor offers advice to attorneys appearing before the court as well as insight on the ups and downs since its opening.
Patents
21 October 2024 Association’s annual event is held in China for the first time I Vice premier of China, Zhang Guoqing, delivers Xi's message of IP 'cooperation' | More than 2,300 delegates treated to cultural shows in Hangzhou that were premiered before the G20 | WIPR is among more than 80 exhibitors at the city’s expo centre.
Patents
21 October 2024 Rivalry between US and China over chips heats up | Sharp rise in patents filed in China as domestic industry aims to counter US export controls | US growth remains steady.
Diversity
21 October 2024 A report co-authored by WIPR has revealed key insights into gender parity among trademark professionals.
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