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Future of IP

UK primed for IP-backed finance, say WIPO and UKIPO

UKIPO announces measures to raise profile of IP financing | UK banks start to offer IP-backed loans but ‘much further to go’ before option becomes mainstream.   21 March 2024

Trademarks

Reaction: Tesco’s loss could cost ‘millions’ after justices 'reluctantly' dismiss logo appeal

In the supermarket battle, Lidl proved that enough consumers think Tesco’s Clubcard logo held a price-matching message. WIPR gauges reaction from lawyers—including counsel for both parties.   20 March 2024

Future of IP

‘We believe in being ahead of the curve’: how lawyers perceive AI

As the debate sparked by the rise of advanced technology continues, how exactly are lawyers using AI tools and what are the challenges? Marisa Woutersen finds out.   20 March 2024

Trademarks

Price-matching message checks out for Lidl

Witnesses, surveys and consumer reactions were among evidence that helped convince courts that Tesco’s sign conveyed a false price-matching message and a change in economic behaviour, explain Bird & Bird’s winning team.   20 March 2024

Careers

Kilpatrick appoints technology litigator as chair-elect

IP-focused firm's new chair-elect follows Henry Walker’s decade-long leadership | New leader has chaired the IP department for 11 years | Started as an associate in 2000 and brings litigation, strategy, and management of tech issues to the role.   19 March 2024

Copyright

UK music body threatens first-of-its-kind AI deepfake lawsuit

British Phonographic Industry issues legal warning in what could be the UK’s first case involving AI deepfake music technology | AI company faces allegations of replicating artists' voices to create songs | Concerns grow over unauthorised use of AI to mimic human works.   19 March 2024

Patents

India updates Patents Rules to appeal to applicants as filings hit all-time high

Significant changes announced to Rules which took effect last week | Amendments include reduced timeframes and reporting obligations | India’s Patent Office granted over 100k patents in the last 12 months.   19 March 2024

Future of IP

Why new technology should be shared to 'improve the lives of everyone'

Anne Burkhart, who sits at the heart of a US university’s commercial arm, tells Sarah Speight that good ideas must not only be viable, but also socially beneficial, to be truly successful.   19 March 2024

Careers

Crowell & Moring continues expansion with new partner in Brussels

Former Allen & Overy senior associate has expertise in EU digital regulation | New partner in Brussels office will advise US clients on IP protection in the EU.   19 March 2024

Global Trade Secrets

Exploring a powerful legal tool in trade secret clashes

Adopting a certain legal principle can narrow disputes and save significant costs in global litigation if the correct steps are taken, say Marko Zoretic and Nicholas Zovko of Knobbe Martens.   19 March 2024

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