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Nokia confirms development after Chinese rival declines to commit to a licence on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms | Oppo to submit withdrawal notice for products and pay costs. 12 September 2023
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Porsche’s unsuccessful attempt to register an ‘engine noise’ could pave the way for EVs to make more unusual sounds—even music, comments Lee Curtis of HGF. 12 September 2023
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Group of writers accuses OpenAI of using their works to train its generative AI tool without permission | Among authors are Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Gabon and Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang. 11 September 2023
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Dispute centres on popular headset used in interactive virtual games | New Mexico firm has also targeted the maker of Pokémon Go in recent months | Ramey. 11 September 2023
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US firm enhances high-stakes IP litigation capabilities amid rising Section 337 investigations in tech sector | New recruit joins Yar Chaikovsky’s growing team. 11 September 2023
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US tech giant will compensate Copilot users for legal damages arising from generative AI claims | Move comes amid growing concerns related to the potential for IP infringement lawsuits arising from generative AI. 8 September 2023
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Prominent German manufacturer argued that trademark was a “colour position symbol”, and that the goods covered by the mark were aimed at a specialised public | Court deemed that consumers do not usually deduce the origin of a product from the colour or shape of a package. 8 September 2023
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Activist urges court to dismiss USPTO appeal in clash concerning the First Amendment and the Lanham Act | Slogan described as “political commentary” targeting former President Trump that shouldn’t require his consent. 7 September 2023
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The ‘first of its kind’ framework encourages businesses to disclose intangible assets outside the normal accounting standards | Framework aims to help unlock the value of brands, patents and registered designs, among others. 7 September 2023
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The Bad Spaniels case pitted the might of America Inc against a core principle of the US Constitution. Now that the country’s highest court has weighed in, what does this mean for brands? 7 September 2023
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