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EU standards bodies publish IoT and 5G FRAND principles

EU standards-setting organisations have today published six principles on the licensing of standard-essential patents in the realm of 5G and the internet of things.   11 October 2018

Trademarks

EU court sides with German tape manufacturer in TM opposition

The EU General Court yesterday upheld an earlier decision to refuse a trademark opposition surrounding adhesive tape on the ground of insufficient evidence.   11 October 2018

Patents

Mayer Brown partner joins Williams Mullen

Clinton Brannon has joined Williams Mullen as a partner after spending nearly eight years at Mayer Brown.   11 October 2018

Patents

USPTO confirms that Phillips rule will replace BRI standard

The Phillips claim construction rule will replace the “broadest reasonable interpretation” standard in America Invents Act proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, it has been confirmed.   11 October 2018

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US charges Chinese individual over trade secret theft and espionage

A Chinese Ministry of State Security operative has been charged with economic espionage and stealing trade secrets from US aviation companies, it has been revealed.   11 October 2018

Patents

The USITC: where patent venue has no name

As the US Supreme Court’s TC Heartland ruling continues to reshape the patent litigation landscape, patent owners may start seeking alternatives, including the International Trade Commission, says Patrick McCarthy of Goodwin.   11 October 2018

Copyright

A third of music consumers infringe copyright, says research

More than a third (38%) of consumers access music by infringing copyright, according to new research by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).   10 October 2018

Patents

Kramer Levin adds head of IP and tech from Ropes & Gray

Harry Rubin, co-leader of Ropes & Gray’s IP practice, is to join Kramer Levin’s corporate department as head of the firm’s new IP and technology transactions practice.   10 October 2018

Patents

Haseltine Lake appoints new CEO

European law firm Haseltine Lake has appointed a new CEO, following the departure of Lesley Evans, who stepped down at the end of September after 17 years in the role.   10 October 2018

Trademarks

De’Longhi fails to convince EU court in TM case

The EU General Court yesterday sided with the European Union Intellectual Property Office, dismissing a trademark appeal from Italian appliance maker De’Longhi.   10 October 2018

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