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Its creators may have lauded the award of a South Africa patent as a step forward for AI but, without legislation, DABUS will struggle to get further, argues Miguel Bibe of Inventa International. 17 September 2021
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This week marks the ten year anniversary of America Invents Act, which became law on September 16, 2011. Also known as the Leahy-Smith Act, the AIA was designed to modernise the US patent system but its detractors have argued that the Act’s provisions could stifle innovation. 17 September 2021
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Software patent applicants are more likely to be successful at the UK Intellectual Property Office than at the European Property Office, a report from law firm Mewburn Ellis has revealed. 16 September 2021
Patents
This week marks the ten year anniversary of America Invents Act, which became law on September 16, 2011. Also known as the Leahy-Smith Act, the AIA was designed to modernise the US patent system but its detractors have argued that the Act’s provisions could stifle innovation. 16 September 2021
Trademarks
The EU General Court has annulled a European Intellectual Property Office Board of Appeal decision to remit a long-running dispute over a winemaker’s figurative mark. 16 September 2021
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Lewis Silkin has appointed partner Tom Gaunt to lead its expanding IP practice. 15 September 2021
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Several groups ranging from patent organisations, educational institutions to music industry firms have urged the US International Trade Commission to ban Google from importing its hardware products into the US in a patent dispute with speaker maker Sonos. 15 September 2021
Trademarks
Watchmaker Hamilton has lost a trademark dispute after the second US Circuit Court of Appeals held that custom watch brand Vortic’s use of antique parts in wrist watches did not amount to infringement. 15 September 2021
Patents
This week marks the ten year anniversary of America Invents Act (AIA), which became law on September 16, 2011. Also known as the Leahy-Smith Act, the AIA was designed to modernise the US patent system but its detractors have argued that the Act’s provisions could stifle innovation. 15 September 2021
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The UAE has increasingly focused on protecting and enhancing its intangible assets as it seeks to promote the region as an IP hub, says Raka Roy of Galadari Law. 14 September 2021
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