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Trade secrets
FTC would be “foolish” to appeal decision that halts controversial ban across the US | Texas district court ruling called ban "arbitrary and capricious" | Decision “gives IP owners a breather” as commission’s plan continues likely path to SCOTUS. 23 August 2024
Copyright
High-end range cooker maker can challenge judge’s dismissal of its copyright claims against retrofit products | Court will examine extent to which consumer products can be classified as 'artistic works' | Case highlights 'niggling inconsistencies' between UK and EU law. 23 August 2024
Law firm news
Deal folds Bereskin & Parr into IPH's Smart & Biggar | Marks Australian holding company’s fourth Canada acquisition two years | Move should compete in late September. 23 August 2024
Trademarks
UKIPO toasts new status for Scotch Whisky in Latin America’s largest economy | GI could be worth £25m to industry over five years | Protection part of attempt to fight fakes of one of Scotland’s key exports. 22 August 2024
Trademarks
Dispute concluded with confidential settlement and injunction | Deal permanently prevents MSCHF from selling parody versions of Vans’ Old Skool trainers or using marks. 22 August 2024
Artificial Intelligence
A US bill that identifies 'digital replicas' and protects creatives is essential, argues Judge Kathleen O’Malley (retired). 21 August 2024
Unified Patent Court
Preliminary injunction doesn't extend to Ireland because it has not ratified the UPC Treaty | Dispute between Abbott unit and SiBio Technology over continuous glucose monitoring devices | Injunction in favour of the US market leader now applies to three markets rather than four. 21 August 2024
Careers
Raghav Bajaj brings ‘wealth of technical patent litigation experience’ to the firm’s Austin office. 21 August 2024
Patents
Standardisation efforts see 2023 drop in the patent bar exam takers and registered trademark agencies | Marks the first decline in a decade | Report also highlights a 16.6% increase in patent agencies and boost in professional qualifications. 20 August 2024
Trademarks
From choosing NICE classes to managing objections, Queen Ajura Ugbeda of Inventa reveals brand protection tips for new financial tech companies. 20 August 2024
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