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Patents
Judges side with district court in decade-long dispute between Apple and Wisconsin research school | University sued tech giant in 2014 over computer processing tech 29 August 2024
Trade secrets
Lawsuit claims employees from Revlon subsidiary Elizabeth Arden stole secrets about Britney Brands relationship | Revlon says Give Back Beauty made “carefully planned grab” for its fragrance business. 28 August 2024
Careers
Former Mayer Brown partner joins White & Case, bringing experience with high-tech companies | New hire specialisms include consumer products, software, and mobile devices. 28 August 2024
Future of IP
The need for an “innovative mindset” is key message from IP Office of Singapore | WIPR editor Tom Phillips moderated seminars on startups and AI | Notable speakers included WIPO’s Daren Tang and Carsten Fink, and judges Klaus Grabinski and Lord Justice Birss. 28 August 2024
Patents
If adopted, the pending rule would reshape litigation strategy and offer patent defendants a valuable tool, say Kristen Lovin and Niall Frizzell of Keker, Van Nest & Peters 27 August 2024
Future of IP
Innovation 'clusters' data highlights Tokyo and Shenzhen as top global hubs | Emerging economies show impressive growth in science and tech output | High-income regions in North America and Europe make slower progress. 27 August 2024
Patents
Humanity’s quest for more efficient ways of recording information can be tracked through the IP protection for the earliest pens through to today’s smart devices, says Marisol Cardoso of Inventa 27 August 2024
Careers
New San Francisco partner has previously acted for Google, Nvidia and Samsung | Brings ‘strong track record’ in high-stakes IP and commercial disputes | Expertise in patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and trademark issues for tech clients. 27 August 2024
Trade secrets
FTC would be “foolish” to appeal decision that halts controversial ban across the US | Texas district court ruling called ban "arbitrary and capricious" | Decision “gives IP owners a breather” as commission’s plan continues likely path to SCOTUS. 23 August 2024
Copyright
High-end range cooker maker can challenge judge’s dismissal of its copyright claims against retrofit products | Court will examine extent to which consumer products can be classified as 'artistic works' | Case highlights 'niggling inconsistencies' between UK and EU law. 23 August 2024
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