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Trademarks
Legal challenges prove that the virtual world is just as complicated as the real one, explain Erwin Sotiri and Ruben Mendes of Bonn Schmitt. 15 February 2023
Patents
Move is aimed at protecting sensitive innovation areas | Focus is on researchers with ties to foreign governments that threaten national interests. 15 February 2023
Trademarks
The trademark decision will shock a market built on selling digital artworks, finds Sarah Speight. Crowell & Moring | Withers & Rogers | Dickinson Wright | Knobbe Martens | Greenberg Glusker. 14 February 2023
Patents
TY Inc wins challenge to rival’s computer monitor wipe | PTAB originally sided with TY Inc but patent holder claimed the board had misapplied Kennametal v Ingersoll Cutting Tool in its reasoning. 14 February 2023
Trademarks
Significant win for an original equipment manufacturer offers legal route against trademark squatters | ‘Principle of Good Faith’ secures result | Lead lawyers share strategy | Lusheng | Rouse | Juratek. 13 February 2023
Trademarks
EUIPO says fashion brand’s check pattern isn’t eligible for non-fungible tokens | Burberry’s design was devoid of any distinctive character under the European Union Trade Mark Regulation. 13 February 2023
Patents
Telecoms giant proposes arbitration at Delhi High Court | All lawsuits against Chinese rival worldwide would be stayed if the proposal is accepted. 10 February 2023
Influential Women in IP
As tomorrow marks the United Nations Women and Girls in Science Day, Frances Salisbury of Mewburn Ellis makes a rallying call for more action to inspire the female IP leaders of the future. 10 February 2023
Trademarks
MetaBirkins saw a convenient cloak used by infringers undone, revealing new value in metaverse products for fashion brands, finds Muireann Bolger. 9 February 2023
Trademarks
Jury rules self-proclaimed artist’s creations not protected by free speech | Victory for IP owners applies real-world trademark law to the virtual environment | Reaction to follow. 8 February 2023
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