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The session will analyse statistics for damage awards by different Chinese courts in recent years, the methods applied in damage calculation, look closely at “high compensation” cases, and provide advice on court selection and evidence collection to obtain high compensation. 11 May 2023
Patents
Pure Hemp’s counterclaims that its rival was liable for attorney fees are dismissed | Alleged invalidity and inequitable conduct by plaintiff’s counsel rejected | Court finds Pure Hemp’s position ‘extremely weak’ but ‘not frivolous’, as claimed by the opposition. 10 May 2023
Trademarks
Clash concerned French restaurant chain’s registration for a mark covering wine | Discounter’s earlier mark first registered 90 years ago | Proceedings shone spotlight on generic and distinctive terms in Germany. 10 May 2023
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Latest lawsuit cites both trademark and patent infringement | Complaint follows other lawsuits filed worldwide by the luxury brand in recent years | Louboutin GC’s “rollercoaster ride” to safeguard signature mark. 9 May 2023
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The new CEO is currently Denmark CEO and group VP for the firm, who has ‘spearheaded international growth efforts’. 9 May 2023
Trademarks
Will a trademark that plays on the name of a high-profile libel case between two footballers’ wives, and a famous novelist, attract courtroom battles of its own? Michael Gardner of Wedlake Bell believes it could. 9 May 2023
Copyright
Musician rails against “baseless claims”, emphasising that certain chords are part of every “songwriter’s toolkit” | Case marks the second time that Sheeran has beaten back copyright claims. 5 May 2023
Patents
In part two of a focus on the European Commission’s proposals to reform standard-essential patent licensing, lawyers share their views on the controversial plans. 5 May 2023
Patents
After the European Commission finally published its proposals to reform standard-essential patent licensing, we share views from SEP holders and implementers in part one of a two-part focus on industry reaction. 4 May 2023
Trademarks
Lawmakers sign long-awaited agreement to protect certain craft and industrial products following an outcry from MEPs | New regulation will include online protection for local producers. 4 May 2023
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