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Ex-USPTO director warns Biden AI policy rollback could cause uncertainty on inventorship and patent eligibility | Trump’s AI executive order, aiming to put US at the forefront AI innovation, may cause ‘surge’ in AI patents, say lawyers | Commentary from Winston & Strawn, Haynes Boone, Greenspoon Marder, Dechert, Morgan Lewis, Baker Botts, McKool Smith. 24 January 2025
Careers
“Unique strategic alliance” joins firm with expertise in technology and pharmaceuticals with boutique specialising in fashion and luxury. 24 January 2025
Copyright
Significant IP developments combined with political elections made 2024 an important year for the country, explain Nick Redfearn, Arifia Fajra and Kin Wah Chow of Rouse. 24 January 2025
Careers
Rhonda Schmidtlein joins the firm’s Washington, DC office as partner | Focus on trade remedy laws and Section 337 disputes | One of only three ITC commissioners in private practice. 24 January 2025
Trademarks
The case put a spotlight on ‘dupe culture’ and offered a clear route for brands to take on the discounters. But not every brand will have the means or the inclination to put up the fight, discovers Marisa Woutersen. 22 January 2025
Copyright
Court rules toymaker's kinetic sculptures qualify for copyright protection | Decision rejects arguments that only static poses should be protected | Experts hail decision as “refreshingly permissive view” of copyright law. 22 January 2025
Careers
‘Distinguished’ litigator Coke Morgan Stewart takes her place as deputy and interim director of the US Patent and Trademark Office, where she was formerly employed for a decade. 22 January 2025
Patents
In an exclusive interview, the One IPO Search project lead explains how a change in mindset at the office helped ‘unlock the value’ of UK patent data. 22 January 2025
Trademarks
Aldi “intended to take advantage of TM’s reputation to sell own version," says judge | Major ruling overturns High Court | Discount retailers’ strategy of copycat products in jeopardy. 20 January 2025
Unified Patent Court
UK trade association weighs in on Microsoft UPC appeal which deals with issue of representation | Former CIPA head says court should not “divide” European patent profession | SMEs could be forced to opt out patents due to counsel costs. 20 January 2025
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