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Germany ratifies UPC protocol, predicts mid-2022 start

Germany has ratified the protocol on the provisional application of the Unified Patent Court Agreement meaning that the long-anticipated court could come into force in mid-2022, the country’s federal government has announced.   28 September 2021

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Valuation of Intangibles by Ednaldo Silva, managing director of RoyaltyStat

This webinar provides insights into the economics of intellectual property from one of the leading experts in the valuation of intangibles.   28 September 2021

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USPTO increases ‘fast-track’ examinations limit to 15,000

The US Patent and Trademark Office has announced applicants can file for more prioritised examinations following an increase to the annual limit.   27 September 2021

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Marvel suits up to win back comic book characters

Marvel has launched a slew of countersuits against a consortium of ex-Marvel writers and artists to win back copyrights to some of its most recognisable characters, including Spider-Man, Iron Man and Thor.   27 September 2021

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Peugeot hit with $1.75m fine over Piaggio scooter patent

Peugeot Motocycles has been fined for infringing a European patent owned by Italian scooter company Piaggio, after the automaker lost two lawsuits in France and Italy.   27 September 2021

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Jawbone sues Apple, Google over noise-cancelling tech

Former wearable tech start-up Jawbone has filed two patent infringement suits against Google and Apple, claiming it is entitled to royalties for its noise-cancelling technology.   24 September 2021

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Screenwriters publish new ‘created by’ credit guidelines

The Writers' Guild of Great Britain has published a new practice guide for crediting screenwriters working in British broadcasting, with the aim of standardising IP rights allotted by the “created by” credit.   24 September 2021

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Has Justice Birss found a route for AI inventorship?

While the campaign to list DABUS as an inventor appeared to be waning, could a controversial opinion by Justice Birss herald a change of fortune?   24 September 2021

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YouTuber indicted in ‘massive’ $34m TV piracy plot

A recently unsealed indictment has accused a prominent YouTuber and two associates of operating a $34 million cable TV piracy scheme.   23 September 2021

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New bill planned to tackle PTAB’s reliance on NHK-Fintiv denials

Plans are unfolding for new legislation to erode the power of the US Patent Trial and Appeal Board to reject inter partes reviews under the controversial NHK-Fintiv rule, Senator Patrick Leahy has announced.   23 September 2021

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