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7 July 2025 Patent assertion entity SPEX challenges federal judge’s decision to cut damages of $553m to $1 | Nine-year dispute with WD centres on patent technology used in external hard drive data storage devices.
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Patents
Iti Negi, a senior patent engineer at Mercedes-Benz, outlines how in-house teams can drive a more effective, inventor-friendly patent process.
Patents
Early-stage companies can face high costs and little reward if they don’t get their IP strategy right from the start, say Graham Phero and Paul Ainsworth of Sterne Kessler.
Trademarks
The ‘double diamond’ case spotlights post-sale confusion and reins in the Court of Appeal, says Harri Berridge of HGF
Trademarks
The extent to which ‘post-sale confusion’ should be taken into account when determining infringement will be explored by the country’s highest court, explains Peter Nunn of Mishcon de Reya.
Patents
The latest patent data reveals where artificial intelligence is heading in the global tech race and explains how, and why, China is setting the pace, explains Ana Neves of Inventa.
Future of IP
When an influencer’s monochrome aesthetic ended in the quiet dismissal of a complaint, it still left unanswered questions, explains William Stroever of Cole Schotz.
Trademarks
Inter partes hearings at the UK Intellectual Property Office that last two hours are aimed at reducing delays—the trick for advocates is knowing what to leave out, explains Aaron Wood of Novagraaf.
Artificial Intelligence
It has taken 15 years to warm the pot, but with the AI opt-out plan, EU rightsholders are finally cooked, comments Kurt Van Damme of a Belgian copyright collecting society.
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Artificial Intelligence
2 July 2025 Getty narrowed its case against Stability AI, insisting that it can prove trademark and secondary copyright infringement—but is it going to be enough? Marisa Woutersen sorts through the arguments.
Patents
2 July 2025 The prominent senior IP judge is known for his groundbreaking judgments on patents, AI and FRAND, such as Unwired Planet, Thaler's DABUS, and InterDigital.
Trademarks
2 July 2025 Luxury car maker's win fuels bid to rein in third-party sales of vintage or discontinued models | Brand owners ‘implied consent’ ruled sufficient to prove ‘genuine use’ | EUIPO Board of Appeal ‘wrong’ to dismiss rights concerning spare parts and accessories.
Careers
1 July 2025 The new team, led by Justin Hill and Marie Jansson Heeks, is a ‘strategic investment’ as tech clients ‘try to make sense of a rapidly changing environment’.
Patents
1 July 2025 The architect of an historic change in the way patent claims are interpreted explains what it means for AI drafting, and why more harmonisation may follow, reports Tom Phillips
Trademarks
30 June 2025 Office aims to clamp down on bad faith applications following ‘significant judgment’ |
Trademark lawyers laud pragmatic, ‘non draconian’ approach | Some flag limitations of new guidance | Brand owners urged to avoid Sky’s missteps.
Trademarks
30 June 2025 General Court took issue with EUIPO’s ‘limitation theory’ and refused registration of ‘Nero Champagne’ trademark | Winning counsel says ruling has ‘far-reaching’ implications.
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