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London-based firm adds trio from Venner Shipley and Irwin Mitchell | New partners bring expertise across data protection, trademarks, electoral law and more. 13 June 2024
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Association says new host city will be announced in 2025 | Jewish and LGBTQ+ members of INTA had expressed concern over UAE venue | New location will be non-US, opening door for Europe options. 12 June 2024
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UK Court of Appeal rules in favour of Virgin, ordering Alaska Airlines to pay unpaid royalties | Verdict enforces an annual minimum royalty payment under their licensing agreement, despite Alaska Airlines not using the Virgin brand. 12 June 2024
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Federal Cartel Office says alliance of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW and ThyssenKrupp can go ahead | To avoid sanctions, the car makers must focus negotiations on SEPs that can be applied in other industries—not just automotive. 11 June 2024
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ParTec CEO Bernhard Frohwitter targets tech giant over technology used in cloud computing platform Azure | Suit follows Google’s historic settlement with an AI software company earlier this year. 11 June 2024
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Partnerships are inevitable as energy sector players race to transition to renewable sources. Jonathan Turnbull, Louise Barber and Rachel Montagnon of HSF explain why arbitration may be the best forum to resolve the resulting IP disputes. 11 June 2024
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iCashe says Samsung ‘tap to pay’ feature infringes seven of its patents | Complaint lists Samsung smartphones, watches and tablets as infringing devices. 10 June 2024
Trademarks
The legendary rock band files a suit over allegedly selling unauthorised merchandise and infringing the band's trademarks | Suit claims the website misleads consumers with counterfeit products, impacting the band's brand and reputation. 10 June 2024
Trademarks
Challengers at the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board should note the prior use arguments in a dispute over a Brazilian Portuguese colloquial phrase, says Willie Stroever. 7 June 2024
Patents
US and UK offices sign agreement to cooperate on standard-essential patents | Aims to create a “fair and balanced international ecosystem” | Collaboration comes after the European Parliament's approval of SEP regulations, despite opposition from patent stakeholders. 7 June 2024
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