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Patents
Mimzi, a company representing inventor Jim Geer’s IP, is suing multiple technology companies including Acer, HTC and Asustek Computer Inc. 11 February 2019
Trademarks
Solid 21 Inc watch company, owned by Nigerian-American watchmaker Chris Aire, is suing Swiss jewelry maker Richemont, alleging infringement of its “Red Gold” trademark. 11 February 2019
Trademarks
US TV network Home Box Office faced defeat last week, after failing in its opposition to a trademark for ‘Game of Stones’ before the UK Intellectual Property Office. 11 February 2019
Copyright
Universal Music has filed a copyright infringement claim against an Australian politician for using a re-worked version of a song by heavy-metal band Twisted Sister in political advertisements. 11 February 2019
Trademarks
In a win for Italian entrepreneur and influencer Chiara Ferragni, the EU General Court has set aside a trademark decision from the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s Fourth Board of Appeal. 8 February 2019
Copyright
The owner of popular children’s character Hello Kitty, Sanrio, has taken legal action against a California-based company which it alleges is producing counterfeit products that infringe its trademarks and copyright. 8 February 2019
Patents
Tokyo-headquartered Fujifilm has asked the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to overturn two Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) decisions which handed victory to Sony, in a patent battle between the two competitors. 8 February 2019
Trademarks
Giorgio Armani has been unsuccessful in its bid to stop a competitor from registering a mark which it said would cause confusion with one of its earlier trademarks. 8 February 2019
Trademarks
The EU General Court has annulled a European Union Intellectual Property Office decision that an applied-for mark would not cause confusion with earlier marks owned by a Portuguese food and drink company. 7 February 2019
Trademarks
French fashion designer Christian Louboutin has scored a victory in its long running trademark dispute with a Dutch footwear brand over the use of red soles on women’s shoes. 7 February 2019
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