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Trade secrets

‘A total ban is short-sighted’: Inside the campaign backing US non-competes

Can the FTC push through a law that has riled America Inc? Unlikely, says the lawyer appointed by the world’s largest HR group opposing the move.   18 June 2024

Trademarks

TikTok fails Singapore’s recognition test in ‘Tiki’ dispute

Multinational tech company is not well known enough to be granted rare ‘enhanced‘ protection in Singapore | Opposition to ‘Tiki’ mark rejected by IP office | Bytedance argued that an India-China video app dispute influenced the case.   18 June 2024

Future of IP

When to use generative artificial intelligence in patent drafting

Despite its risks, AI can be a useful partner in patent applications. Shwetangi Sinha and Vasu Bral of Sagacious IP offer a useful guide for patent attorneys.   18 June 2024

Trade secrets

China sets new damages record in EV trade secrets case

Supreme People’s Court delivers $88m verdict after ‘large scale poaching’ of employees | Defendant launched electric vehicles “in short period of time” using rival’s technical information .   17 June 2024

Trademarks

EU trademark round-up: Tour de France, Nike, Google, and Anheuser-Busch

Tour de France struggles against a German company's trademark | Nike faces invalidation and Google faces rejection | Amstel secures win over beer rival.   17 June 2024

Trademarks

Mind the gap: A false sense of registration in Zambia

The new Trade Marks Act may provide some relief for enforcing international and service marks but questions remain around earlier international registrations, say Lisa van Zuydam and Kim Rampersadh of Adams & Adams.   17 June 2024

Trademarks

How to score an IP win: German lawyers tackle Euro 24 challenges

As the whistle blows to kick off the tournament today, Marisa Woutersen explores how official sponsors and partners, broadcasters, and merchandise licensees are gearing up for match-winning opportunities.   14 June 2024

Trademarks

Supreme Court rules ‘Trump Too Small’ trademark violates Lanham Act

Justices unanimously agree that rejecting Steve Elster’s mark did not contravene free speech rights | Court says the 'names clause’ is based on content not viewpoint.   14 June 2024

Trademarks

Out of the blue: How Norway’s ‘bubbly’ chocolate barred a Mondelez colour mark

Could a win for a Nordic ‘porous’ chocolate brand against Mondelez change how courts view colour marks? Muireann Bolger talks to Orkla’s in-house counsel to find out more.   13 June 2024

Patents

Oura tells Texas court not to stay smart ring lawsuit pending ITC investigation

Finnish health tech firm says Ultrahuman’s motion to stay would significantly prejudice case | Oura claims Indian company trying to circumvent ITC exclusion order.   13 June 2024

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