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One of the biggest patent decisions of the year so far, Sisvel v Haier, will change the landscape for FRAND licensing in Germany. Julia Schönbohm of Linklaters unpacks what it means for patent owners and implementers. 31 July 2020
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The failure of Saudi Arabia’s proposed takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United has been hailed as a “massive day for the protection of IP rights”. 31 July 2020
Copyright
Facebook and Google will have to pay Australian media outlets for news content in an unprecedented bid to protect independent journalism and copyright. 31 July 2020
Patents
The Federal Circuit has backed the PTAB’s handling of a gambling patent review, in a defeat for virtual bookmaker FanDuel. 30 July 2020
Copyright
The Internet Archive has defended its online library project in a strong response to a suit filed by four major book publishers, denying allegations that it is engaged in “willful mass copyright infringement”. 30 July 2020
Patents
US mobile phone chip maker Qualcomm has signed a long-term agreement with Chinese technology company Huawei, ending a patent dispute between the pair. 30 July 2020
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Law firm Squire Patton Boggs has hired Catherine Muyl as a partner and Marion Cavalier as an associate for its IP team in Paris. 29 July 2020
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Global IP data provider Clarivate today announced that it will combine with IP software and technology firm CPA Global. 29 July 2020
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The State Bar of Texas has pledged to erase racism and promote diversity and inclusion in the state’s legal sector on Monday, 27 July, following the furore caused by comments made by its president Larry McDougal. 29 July 2020
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The USPTO wants the country’s Supreme Court to delay dealing with a combined petition challenging almost 40 court judgments until a constitutional snag has been resolved. 29 July 2020
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