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The EU Parliament has approved the Copyright Directive amid widespread controversy over its impact on rights holders and internet users. 26 March 2019
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The European Commission has fined Nike €12.5 million after an antitrust investigation found that it banned traders from selling licensed merchandise to countries within the European Economic Area. 26 March 2019
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The US International Trade Commission has issued an order preventing Fujifilm from importing certain magnetic tape cartridges following a section 337 patent infringement complaint brought by Sony. 26 March 2019
Trademarks
A French retailer has lost an appeal before the EU General Court, which ruled that its applied-for mark would cause confusion with an earlier trademark. 26 March 2019
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European academics specialising in IP have asked the EU to drop Article 11 (now Article 15 in the latest version) and 13 (now Article 17) of the proposed Copyright Directive. 25 March 2019
Patents
A senior Chinese official has said that the country is to “cut the time needed for patent review” by at least 15%, it has been reported. 25 March 2019
Trademarks
US airport management organisation Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has accused Melbourne Airport Authority of trademark infringement and false advertising. 25 March 2019
Trademarks
US-based luggage designer Away is suing a competitor for allegedly stealing its trade secrets under the guise of a “potential business opportunity” to produce a product line for the department store Macy’s. 25 March 2019
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British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has won a landmark case against a Chinese company selling a copycat version of the Range Rover Evoque model. 25 March 2019
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Websites including Wikipedia, Reddit, Twitch and PornHub yesterday highlighted their concerns over the recently agreed European Copyright Directive. 22 March 2019
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