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The incoming US presidential administration has made it clear that it will prioritise trade policy and undo a number of Trump’s decisions in this area, which could lead to significant ramifications for IP. Michael Nesheiwat and Jess Collen of law firm Collen IP report. 14 December 2020
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Law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has unveiled its goal to achieve 35% female partners and 15% ethnic minority partners by the end of 2025 across its global business. 11 December 2020
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The City of London Distillery has temporarily prevented a competitor from registering a ‘City of London’ trademark in the US, at the US Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. 11 December 2020
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Snapchat has secured a victory in a patent lawsuit brought by BlackBerry, at the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. 11 December 2020
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The EU General Court has overruled the EU Intellectual Property Office in a champagne trademark dispute, marking a win for the owner of the Armand de Brignac brand. 11 December 2020
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Mischon de Reya has continued the expansion of its Asian presence and brand management business with the acquisition of Click Licensing Asia. 10 December 2020
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Law firm Simmons & Simmons has revealed a set of targets to achieve greater ethnic and racial diversity across the firm within the next five years. 10 December 2020
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The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled in favour of French broadcaster Canal+, in a dispute with the European Commission over broadcasting contracts. 10 December 2020
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Global patent filings for smart technologies grew at an average annual rate of almost 20%— nearly five times faster than the average for all technology fields between 2010 and 2018, according to a study released by the European Patent Office today. 10 December 2020
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Australia is preparing to introduce a landmark law making Facebook and Google pay news publishers for news content. 10 December 2020
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