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4 July 2024 BOIP appointment brings experience in both legal and trade industries | Director general set to lead office through a transformative period | Five-year plan focuses on sustainability, enhanced partnerships, and user-centric services.
Latest Features
Future of IP
In the first of a series that peeks under the bonnet of firms doing things differently, Sarah Speight speaks with lawyers who chose to go admin-free at Keystone Law.
Trademarks
The SCOTUS review will either chill or empower a court’s discretion to award damages from an infringer’s profits, explains Mark Sommers of Finnegan.
Careers
Maître Méridor Kongota Ndelo, who has experience in IP and corporate law, will manage the company's office in Gombe, Kinshasa.
Patents
In its first year, uptake of cases at the Unified Patent Court has surpassed most expectations. Darren Smyth of EIP delves into the facts and figures behind the headlines, with some surprising results.
Copyright
Big changes to New Zealand's IP laws make it vital to understand the new-look rules, says Christopher Young of MinterEllisonRuddWatts.
Artificial Intelligence
Adam Schiff’s bill would address copyright owners’ concerns around AI model training, but could have significant IT implications, says Anna Chauvet of Finnegan.
Trademarks
The country’s location and infrastructure projects paint a compelling picture for investors, so what’s the situation for brands? Sofia Araújo of Inventa explains.
Future of IP
Despite its risks, AI can be a useful partner in patent applications. Shwetangi Sinha and Vasu Bral of Sagacious IP offer a useful guide for patent attorneys.
More News
Future of IP
1 July 2024 As SCOTUS pulls away from deference to federal agencies, the USPTO could find controversial issues such as terminal disclaimers on shaky ground, finds Muireann Bolger.
Trademarks
1 July 2024 Coffee chain claims marijuana seller copied trademark for use on products and van | ‘Strikingly’ similar Starbuds’ logo featured siren smoking a joint, Starbucks said.
Careers
1 July 2024 German and European patent attorney is also UPC representative | EIP has been growing international partnership this year.
Artificial Intelligence
28 June 2024 Center for Investigative Reporting alleges tech giants copied tens of thousands of journalism works | Non-profit joins other large US newspapers in filing copyright suits over AI model training.
Careers
28 June 2024 Latest addition brings electrical and software tech expertise to St. Louis | Specialises in acquisitions, licensing, enforcement, and product clearance | Experience in patent portfolio management in the healthcare sector.
Patents
27 June 2024 PTAB ruled key claims of Nike's home gym equipment patents unpatentable | Decision follows Lululemon's inter partes review and adds a new dimension to the broader patent conflict over home gym and app tech between the two sportswear giants.
Trademarks
27 June 2024 Demand for NFTs and metaverse marks in the US fall by more than 500% in last two years | Applications for artificial intelligence show “steady rather than spectacular” growth.
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