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Patents

Nokia v Oppo: Did President XI meeting with opposite number in Finland hasten deal?

Increasingly bitter SEP dispute ends in same month as countries agree diplomatic ties | Politics plays a role in ending largest litigation of recent times, says Chinese patent attorney | Investment in innovation ‘trumps quantity of declared SEPs’.   26 January 2024

Patents

Why Ireland's UPC referendum is 'a significant concern' for the patent community

Memories of votes against the Nice and Lisbon treaties play on the mind—can attorneys convince the public why it matters? Sarah Speight finds out more.   26 January 2024

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Envy apples wins landmark plant variety case in China

New Zealand-based EnzaFruit secures victory following revisions to China’s Seed Law | Company’s 10-month legal action results in successful all damages claim for its popular apple variety.   26 January 2024

Careers

Orrick adds ITC litigator from Venable

Firm lauds seventh tech and life sciences recruit to the firm in two years | Joins Chicago office and will spend time in Washington DC.   25 January 2024

EUIPO

Reaction: Do abstentions in EU Committee vote on SEPs put regulations in jeopardy?

A vote adopting new rules is sending shockwaves through the tech patent industry—but a high number of abstentions shows that ‘the debate is not over’, finds Sarah Speight.   25 January 2024

Copyright

Aldi toasts ‘clear-cut’ win in lemon cider trademark quarrel

Discounter says there is ‘nothing cloudy’ about the much-anticipated judgment | Lawyers say tide is with the discounters | Ruling deemed ‘a sad day in fight against lookalikes’ | No evidence of consumer confusion found | Reaction from Potter Clarkson, HGF, Mishcon de Reya, Stobbs.   25 January 2024

Trademarks

Lego cements EU protection for brick design with CJEU win

European court upholds decision in favour of Lego following invalidity action from German toymaker | Judges said Lego’s design covered by exception in EU law for modular systems.   25 January 2024

Careers

US Department of Justice litigator rejoins Finnegan

Firm welcomes back experienced DoJ trial attorney | Litigator has managed cases before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Court of Federal Claims, and Court of International Trade.   24 January 2024

Patents

Nokia and Oppo strike licensing deal that ends all litigation

Mobile communication firms make peace with multi-year agreement | Covers cellular tech, including 5G SEPs | Nokia says agreement will provide stability to its licensing business | Deal could reopen European market to Oppo after sales halted.   24 January 2024

Patents

Paypal stole ‘revolutionary’ secrets to build model, says suit

Articles published last year uncovered the alleged misappropriation from more than 20 years ago | Financial company claims Paypal had inauspicious origins but then built its successful business model through improper means.   24 January 2024

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