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After the England and Wales High Court found that the UKIPO had erred in excluding an AI-related invention from patentability, counsel for the appellant Bruce Dearling believes this could mark a welcome change of direction from a formerly restrictive legislative regime. 8 December 2023
Trademarks
Lego figures deemed to have features beyond functionality | German toymaker had called for invalidation of ‘interlocking building figure’ marks. 8 December 2023
Patents
IP attorney brings over two decades of experience to New York office | Experience in financial services, mechanical, electrical, computer science, and technology industry sectors | Latest addition makes it five hires to McCarter’s IP team this year. 7 December 2023
Patents Channel
McKool Smith principal Steve Rizzi tells WIPR about his success in defending a Taiwanese company in a semiconductor dispute and why patent wars in this space are only just beginning. 7 December 2023
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European Council and European Parliament provisionally agree a revision of the design protection package | Update brings new life to 20-year-old legislation | Repair clause ‘significant’ with protections extended to store design, heritage costumes and designs of virtual products. 7 December 2023
Influential Women in IP
The inequality of gender within innovation in Brazil is a pressing issue that cannot be overlooked, say Tatiana Machado and Vivian Coco of Licks Attorneys. 6 December 2023
Influential Women in IP
Women face ageism throughout their entire careers, whether they are young, middle-aged, or older, and this prejudice needs to be addressed at all levels in IP, says Lisa Mueller of Casimir Jones. 6 December 2023
Influential Women in IP
For the first time ever, five generations are in the workforce together. How has the landscape changed, what challenges does that present, and where does that leave young professionals, asks Marisa Woutersen. 6 December 2023
Trademarks
Appeals court says it's bound by the precedent set in Jack Daniel’s landmark win at SCOTUS | Art collective insists that its footwear product is a parody and comments on the consumerism inherent in ‘sneakerhead’ culture. 6 December 2023
Patents
Partner who joined in 2022 replaces Jeff Margulies | Expertise in emerging technologies for healthcare, food, and life sciences. 6 December 2023
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