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Patents
An Illinois federal jury ruled in favour of a Chicago-based software company, finding Amazon Web Services infringed its patented cloud storage technology | Ruling will help plaintiff secure a payout should Amazon seek a deal, says lawyer. 12 April 2024
Patents
Lawyers tell WIPR that “pro-transparency” decision still leaves “open questions” | Ruling doesn’t open the door to wide ranging requests for access to documents while legal proceedings are ongoing | Reaction from Freshfields, Powell Gilbert, Mathys & Squire. 11 April 2024
Copyright
New bill introduced to Congress would require full disclosure from companies ahead of generative AI models being released | USPTO also publishes further guidance on AI use in IP proceedings before the office. 11 April 2024
Diversity
Expansive research project set to culminate in blueprint guidelines for gender parity in the legal profession by 2030. 11 April 2024
Diversity
There are still challenges facing LGBTQ+ lawyers internationally—64 countries worldwide have enacted anti-gay laws and bias persists in many more. The issue merits a proper discussion, says Darren Smyth of EIP and IP Out. 11 April 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Report highlights the concerns over creatives' incomes, royalty rates, and ‘gaps’ in the UK copyright regime | ‘Smart Fund’ proposal would see tech firms pay small fee from device sales | MPs stress need for enforceable mechanisms of remuneration and new copyright rules if necessary | Lack of a private copying scheme is ‘preventing’ creators from receiving payments from the UK and abroad. 10 April 2024
Careers
New hire leaves Moore & Van Allen for Holland’s Charlotte office | Technology transfer agreements in M&A deals are becoming ‘increasingly complex’, says private equity advisor. 10 April 2024
Careers
Hong Kong-based firm has joined with Beijing East IP and other teams | SIPS co-founder becomes one of lead partners of new practice. 10 April 2024
Diversity
The former US Federal Circuit judge is an inspirational figure in many spheres. She tells WIPR why, after all her plaudits, she’s just “a nerd who loves the law”. 10 April 2024
AI
When someone shared an image made using StableDiffusion on social media, the ensuing case drew wide attention and set a precedent, explains Hongxia Wu of CCPIT Patent and Trademark Law Office. 9 April 2024
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