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Trademarks
Aldi’s win in a dispute with a cider brewery offers some important takeaways and tips for brand owners, says Roland Mallinson of Taylor Wessing. 16 February 2024
Patents
Carmakers accused of infringing patents owned by a non-practising entity say PTAB erred in application of previous case law | Ford says basis for denial would set ‘dangerous new precedent’. 15 February 2024
Trademarks
The creation of the Intellectual Property Prosecution signals tougher stance on IP crime | Cases likely to cover patents, schematic designs of integrated circuits, plant varieties, and industrial models | Move comes after the country faced years of criticism over allegations that it enabled pirated sports broadcasting. 15 February 2024
Patents
The unintended consequences of President Biden’s proposal to dictate prices would destroy the US’ thriving tech transfer framework—and in industries far beyond pharmaceuticals, explain former USPTO directors Andrei Iancu and David Kappos. 15 February 2024
Careers
Firm says that new team is “unique in legal landscape of integrated compliance”. 15 February 2024
Copyright
The gaming developer and a choreographer settle their copyright clash | Case relates to a dance move featured in the popular game | Questions raised about eligibility of choreography copyright protection. 14 February 2024
Copyright
Setback for US author Sarah Silverman and others as judge grants in part OpenAI’s motion to dismiss their claims | ChatGPT owner must still face direct copyright allegations | Move follows Meta’s success in part-dismissal of Silverman’s separate complaint. 14 February 2024
Patents
Avanci and General Motors confirm 5G licensing agreement, marking second deal between the two | The automotive giant joins BMW, Mini, and Rolls Royce licensees. 14 February 2024
Trademarks
Warren Buffett-owned company takes aim at Build-A-Bear Workshop over best-selling range of toys | Dispute revolves around Build-A-Bear's new ‘Skoosherz’ line of plush toys and allegations of trade dress infringement and copyright infringement. 13 February 2024
Patents
US Patent and Trademark Office publishes ‘clear’ guidance mandating AI-related patents to have ‘significant’ human involvement | Kathi Vidal: ‘patent system was developed to incentivise and protect human ingenuity’ | ‘Right balance must be struck’ between IP protection and innovation. 13 February 2024
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