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Diversity

Networking in IP: the challenges and solutions for women

Imposter syndrome, family commitments and a male-designed system can all hinder women’s participation in professional networking, but some female-led groups are initiating change, writes Juliana Neves of Licks Attorneys.   30 May 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Why personality protections from AI will require a sea-change in the UK

MPs representing the music industry are lobbying the government for a 'personality right' to protect from AI deepfakes and false endorsements, and all creative artists would benefit, argue Andrew Wilson-Bushell and Catherine Clover of Simkins.   29 May 2024

Patents Channel

Xiaomi faces global FRAND litigation in France and India

Patent trust initiates ‘strategic’ legal proceedings in Paris alongside simultaneous proceedings in Delhi | Trust alleges unfair use by Xiaomi’s of 4G tech covered by 167 patent families | Litigation estimated to be worth more than $300m.   29 May 2024

Careers

Boies Schiller Flexner adds trio of patent litigators

The firm welcomes three tech patent litigators as partners to its Washington DC office, with expertise in sectors including telecoms, online streaming, semiconductors, medical devices, and data centres.   29 May 2024

Trademarks Channel

BOGG bag maker sues retail giants over 'copycat' bags

The manufacturer alleges that TJX, Hurley, and others are selling copycat versions of its iconic beach bags | Despite efforts to fight infringement, counterfeiters persist, it says, causing consumer confusion and damaging reputation and sales.   28 May 2024

Patents Channel

Jury awards Netlist $445m in patent dispute with Micron

Texas jury finds Micron infringed two Netlist patents covering computer memory modules | Micron plans to appeal the verdict citing PTAB invalidation of one asserted patent in April.   28 May 2024

Patents Channel

A practical guide to protective letters in Spain

David Fuentes Lahoz of Bird & Bird explains how protective letters work in Spain and what parties need to know to use this anticipatory defence against potential ex parte preliminary injunctions.   28 May 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Why Scarlett Johansson's objection to ChatGPT's 'eerily similar' voice is a rallying cry

The actress’ anger reflects deep concern over AI’s ability to replicate actors' likeness, and the need for clarity over legal protections, reports Marisa Woutersen.   24 May 2024

Future of IP

Lord Chris Holmes: ‘It’s high time to legislate AI’

The author of the AI (Regulation) Bill spoke to Liz Hockley about why the UK needs to urgently establish its own approach to the technology.   24 May 2024

Patents

Fed Circ revives patent suits against Nokia, ADVA, and Cisco

US Court of Appeals revives Core Optical's patent infringement cases against tech giants Nokia, ADVA, and Cisco | Decision overturns previous ruling by California District court concerning optical technology | Ambiguities surrounding inventorship agreements add complexity to the legal dispute.   23 May 2024

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