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The adoption of an Angolan statuette as a cultural icon has raised questions over the protection of art as a trademark. Vera Albino of Inventa International explores the issues. 19 January 2021
Trademarks
The US Trade Representative has turned its attention to e-commerce and internet platforms in its latest Notorious Markets report on counterfeit goods. 18 January 2021
Copyright
California fashion brand Unicolors is suing UK retailer Boohoo for allegedly copying the design of a floral-patterned dress. 18 January 2021
Copyright
Internet service provider Cox Communications’ attempt to reduce a $1 billion award of damages for copyright infringement has failed, in a win for music companies including Sony, Universal, and Warner. 18 January 2021
Patents
Artificial intelligence can significantly improve the day-to-day operations of an IP office, but policymakers need to invest now to secure its full potential, said leading data experts this week. 18 January 2021
Trademarks
Graffiti artist Futura is suing fashion brand The North Face, claiming the company is “inexplicably” using a copy of his Atom design on its products without permission. 15 January 2021
Patents
Nokia is claiming victory in one leg of its long-running patent battle with German automaker Daimler, after the European Patent Office affirmed the validity of a key Nokia patent. 15 January 2021
Trademarks
A dairy company’s trademark triumph at China’s top court has significantly increased the evidentiary value of letters of consent. George Chan, Ricky Xing and Zoe Sun of Simmons & Simmons report. 15 January 2021
Patents
The exponential growth in trademarks and patents filed in the US from China may be partially fuelled by subsidies by the Chinese government, according to a new report released by the US Patent and Trademark Office. 14 January 2021
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IP services provider Novagraaf, part of NovumIP, has acquired online brand protection and anti-counterfeiting services company Thomsen Trampedach. 14 January 2021
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