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Recent Australian decisions have resulted in both new opportunities to challenge patent term extensions in Australia and new patent prosecution practices to shield against them. We summarise here what is known about PTE, and the areas that are ripe for further challenge.   12 May 2023
Patents
Government-led schemes to incentivise patents are leading to delays and prejudice against legitimate applicants. Tyron Grant of Spoor and Fisher explains how South Africa is tackling the problem.   12 May 2023
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The new hire brings trial and appellate litigation and arbitration experience including TV, film, media and entertainment both in the US and globally.   12 May 2023
Trademarks
Joint lawsuit is latest in a string as Amazon steps up efforts over fakes | E-commerce giant has been criticised over its failure to tackle counterfeits by Louboutin and Bikenstock in the past.   11 May 2023
Copyright
Chief of company behind ChatGPT to testify before Senate in bid to establish AI rules | Hearing ‘marks critical first step’ in Congress’ efforts to oversee AI | EU AI Act given green light.   11 May 2023
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The session will analyse statistics for damage awards by different Chinese courts in recent years, the methods applied in damage calculation, look closely at “high compensation” cases, and provide advice on court selection and evidence collection to obtain high compensation.   11 May 2023
Patents
Pure Hemp’s counterclaims that its rival was liable for attorney fees are dismissed | Alleged invalidity and inequitable conduct by plaintiff’s counsel rejected | Court finds Pure Hemp’s position ‘extremely weak’ but ‘not frivolous’, as claimed by the opposition.   10 May 2023
Trademarks
Clash concerned French restaurant chain’s registration for a mark covering wine | Discounter’s earlier mark first registered 90 years ago | Proceedings shone spotlight on generic and distinctive terms in Germany.   10 May 2023
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Latest lawsuit cites both trademark and patent infringement | Complaint follows other lawsuits filed worldwide by the luxury brand in recent years | Louboutin GC’s “rollercoaster ride” to safeguard signature mark.   9 May 2023
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The new CEO is currently Denmark CEO and group VP for the firm, who has ‘spearheaded international growth efforts’.   9 May 2023

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