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Future of IP
Innovation 'clusters' data highlights Tokyo and Shenzhen as top global hubs | Emerging economies show impressive growth in science and tech output | High-income regions in North America and Europe make slower progress. 27 August 2024
Patents
Humanity’s quest for more efficient ways of recording information can be tracked through the IP protection for the earliest pens through to today’s smart devices, says Marisol Cardoso of Inventa 27 August 2024
Careers
New San Francisco partner has previously acted for Google, Nvidia and Samsung | Brings ‘strong track record’ in high-stakes IP and commercial disputes | Expertise in patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and trademark issues for tech clients. 27 August 2024
Trade secrets
FTC would be “foolish” to appeal decision that halts controversial ban across the US | Texas district court ruling called ban "arbitrary and capricious" | Decision “gives IP owners a breather” as commission’s plan continues likely path to SCOTUS. 23 August 2024
Copyright
High-end range cooker maker can challenge judge’s dismissal of its copyright claims against retrofit products | Court will examine extent to which consumer products can be classified as 'artistic works' | Case highlights 'niggling inconsistencies' between UK and EU law. 23 August 2024
Law firm news
Deal folds Bereskin & Parr into IPH's Smart & Biggar | Marks Australian holding company’s fourth Canada acquisition two years | Move should compete in late September. 23 August 2024
Trademarks
UKIPO toasts new status for Scotch Whisky in Latin America’s largest economy | GI could be worth £25m to industry over five years | Protection part of attempt to fight fakes of one of Scotland’s key exports. 22 August 2024
Trademarks
Dispute concluded with confidential settlement and injunction | Deal permanently prevents MSCHF from selling parody versions of Vans’ Old Skool trainers or using marks. 22 August 2024
Artificial Intelligence
A US bill that identifies 'digital replicas' and protects creatives is essential, argues Judge Kathleen O’Malley (retired). 21 August 2024
Unified Patent Court
Preliminary injunction doesn't extend to Ireland because it has not ratified the UPC Treaty | Dispute between Abbott unit and SiBio Technology over continuous glucose monitoring devices | Injunction in favour of the US market leader now applies to three markets rather than four. 21 August 2024
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