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Trademarks
The US Supreme Court appears to be fearful of applying a categorical rule in a dispute over whether a ‘.com’ can turn a generic term like ‘Booking’ into a protectable trademark, lawyers have told WIPR. 5 May 2020
Patents
The US Patent and Trademark Office has launched a platform aimed at supporting patent owners wanting to license technology related to the “prevention, treatment, and diagnosis” of COVID-19. 5 May 2020
Trademarks
In early April, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed a small but significant victory to trademark owners in a case involving colour marks for product packaging. Andrea Anderson of Holland & Hart reports. 5 May 2020
Trademarks
German ingredients supplier Döhler has prevailed over Irish food company Kerry Group in a trademark dispute at the EU General Court. 4 May 2020
Copyright
IP offices around the world have introduced further measures aimed at minimising disruption caused by the pandemic, with many extending their deadlines to support users. 4 May 2020
Trademarks
German supermarket Lidl has won a partial victory in its effort to have a biodegradable plastics trademark revoked at the EU General Court. 4 May 2020
Copyright
Japanese multinationals Canon and Toyota have pledged not to enforce their patents and other IP rights against any activities aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19, as part of a new partnership. 4 May 2020
Copyright
A rather bitter controversy broke out on Twitter this week when the president of a US non-profit group claimed that it owned copyright for the Bi Pride flag, and threatened to enforce it. 1 May 2020
Patents
Uniloc has prevailed in its appeal against LG Electronics, after the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed the invalidation of the company’s Bluetooth network patent under section 101 of US patent law. 1 May 2020
Copyright
Buchalter has hired four attorneys, including two specialising in IP, from Foster Garvey in Seattle. 1 May 2020
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