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Copyright
The musical “Jersey Boys” doesn’t infringe the copyright for the autobiography of Four Seasons guitarist Tommy DeVito, a US court ruled yesterday, September 8. 9 September 2020
Patents
Baker Botts has hired Peter Kang as a partner in its IP department in its Palo Alto office and as co-chair of the firm’s Korea-based IP practice. 9 September 2020
Patents
The US International Trade Commission is suspending an import ban on patent-infringing drones pending the resolution of a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision. 9 September 2020
Trademarks
Champagne maker Les Roches Blanches has won a trademark battle at the UK Intellectual Property Office, after the office refused to register a competitor’s mark. 9 September 2020
Trademarks
Nike can register ‘Footware’ as a UK trademark covering computer hardware, telecommunications, and certain software, in a defeat for rival Puma. 8 September 2020
Patents
The UK Intellectual Property Office is seeking views on the impact of artificial intelligence on all areas of the IP system. 8 September 2020
Copyright
AfrIPI—the first-ever African cooperation project focusing on IP rights—has discussed and approved its overall plan and future activities, which includes its support of the registration of geographical indications in Africa and the EU. 8 September 2020
Copyright
Member states are not free to make their own rules as to who qualifies for royalties when sound recordings of performance are played in public or broadcast, according to the Court of Justice of the European Union. 8 September 2020
Trademarks
An alliance of 43 models is suing the publisher of Vogue and online fashion retailer Moda Operandi for using their images in promotional materials without their permission. 7 September 2020
Trademarks
The Australian government has asked the public to provide their thoughts on a possible new geographical indication right, as part of the country’s negotiations with the European Union. 7 September 2020
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