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Trademarks
Disney’s subsidiary Marvel Characters appears to be investigating whether to oppose two trademark applications which feature similarities to the name of fictional country Wakanda. 13 August 2018
Patents
The US Patent and Trademark Office will permit certain pre-hearing conferences in America Invents Act (AIA) trials, according to updated guidance from the office. 13 August 2018
Trademarks
Velcro Companies, famed for producing the hook and loop fastener, has employed some innovative tactics in the battle against trademark genericide. WIPR finds out more in an interview with senior counsel Alexandra DeNeve. 13 August 2018
Patents
The internet of things is likely to have a profound impact on patent licensing and innovation, resulting in strange industry bedfellows such as agriculture and telecoms, as WIPR finds out. 13 August 2018
Patents
Semiconductor company Qualcomm has reached a settlement with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission, following a competition dispute which resulted in a NT$23.4 billion fine against the company. 10 August 2018
Trademarks
US-based fashion brand Levi Strauss, known for its denim jeans, has dropped a trademark infringement claim against Italy-based menswear brand Isaia Corp. 10 August 2018
Copyright
British broadcaster the BBC has asked US courts to subpoena Twitter and Microsoft in efforts to identify the source of recently-leaked “Doctor Who” footage. 10 August 2018
Trademarks
Bruce Lee Enterprises, the entity that manages the rights of late martial arts star Bruce Lee, has lost a trademark battle against a UK-based theatre company. 10 August 2018
Trademarks
Amendments to Mexico’s IP law came into effect today, as the country looks to implement a more effective trademark system. 10 August 2018
Patents
While the patent box system is well-known for encouraging companies to benefit from lower taxation, it is just one part of a complex relationship between IP and tax. WIPR reports. 10 August 2018
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