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Copyright
Second Circuit upholds district court’s ruling that Ed Sheeran’s song does not infringe Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On | Song’s four-chord progression is a common musical structure not eligible for copyright protection | Decision focuses on the sheet music filed with US Copyright Office, rather than the recording. 4 November 2024
Careers
Pierson Ferdinand has hired a seasoned prosecutor to expand the firm's offering in rapidly developing technological fields such as AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity. 4 November 2024
Trade secrets
A spate of trade secret cases has hit the US sports scene, spurred by competition, astronomical damages and new laws, say Daniel Roland and Christopher Howes of Finnegan. 4 November 2024
Trademarks
UK court rules that use of term ‘shorts’ does not infringe on UK entertainment company’s trademarks | Decision cites dearth of consumer confusion and the term’s descriptive nature in the industry. 1 November 2024
Careers
The new partner brings experience of key US litigation venues and technology clients ranging from startups to established corporations. 1 November 2024
Copyright
A recent jury verdict allowed hip hop group members to take back their music rights—and raised some interesting questions about Section 203, says Jennifer Mauri of Michelman & Robinson. 1 November 2024
Trademarks
A US appeals court is revisiting the case between Hermès and Rothschild over NFTs—and brands and artists alike should be closely watching the outcome, finds Marisa Woutersen 31 October 2024
Careers
Pair bring experience in licensing, franchising, and the litigation of trademark, copyright, and internet cases | Clients span retail, fashion, food and beverage and design | Both offer dispute resolution experience. 31 October 2024
Patents
The government’s autumn budget sends a positive signal but a more comprehensive approach is required to unlock the UK’s potential, says Graeme Moore of Mewburn Ellis. 31 October 2024
Trademarks
EUIPO rejects application for mark on phone chargers and tech accessories | Hugo Boss said the Guangdong-based company’s mark would free-ride on its reputation. 30 October 2024
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