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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
Trade secrets
California-based company known for its coffee-flavoured lip balms, files suit against Starbucks alleging trade secrets theft | Complaint claims that Starbucks used confidential information shared during a meeting to produce competing products. 19 August 2024
Careers
Hire has “a unique blend of strategic acumen, entrepreneurial instinct and deep experience in Canadian professional services”. 19 August 2024
Copyright
District court sides with Spotify finding Eminiem’s publisher intentionally allowed copyright infringement to boost claims against streaming service | Court criticised the publisher for using infringement strategy to inflate damages instead of genuinely protecting rights. 19 August 2024
Copyright
Cox Communications petitions US Supreme Court to review verdict in copyright dispute with major record labels | Telecoms firm argues ruling imposes excessively harsh liability on ISPs for online piracy | Previous decision could lead to “widespread disruption” and “set a dangerous precedent”, says Cox. 16 August 2024
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