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Canadian technology company BlackBerry has said it accepts a ruling from the International Court of Arbitration which ordered it to pay $157 million in patent licensing fees to Nokia. 4 December 2017
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Sustainability is a must-have approach for businesses, according to Aiko Bode, group chief sustainability officer at Fenix Outdoor International. 4 December 2017
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David Stone, partner at Allen & Overy, is not convinced that the new EU certification regime will see a rush of people applying for registrations. 4 December 2017
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When brand owners take inspiration from indigenous cultures, it can cause offence but may not be a legal issue, an industry conference heard. 1 December 2017
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IP lawyers are largely disappointed with the EU General Court’s decision to reject Red Bull’s applications for its blue/silver combination mark, but they said there is still hope for brand owners. 1 December 2017
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The complex patent dispute between Apple and Qualcomm took another twist this week with three filings being made on Wednesday, November 29. 1 December 2017
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A revised version of the English High Court judgment in the litigation between Unwired Planet and Huawei has been published, after the judge addressed various confidentiality requests by the parties. 1 December 2017
Trademarks
The EU General Court has backed a decision from the European Union Intellectual Property Office which rejected a trademark application consisting of the word ‘Real’ from a Norwegian food company. 1 December 2017
Copyright
Although 3D printing of Lego bricks at home may not currently be a feasible option, the future may hold something different, an industry conference heard. 1 December 2017
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With staff morale one of the pressing challenges facing the EPO’s president-elect António Campinos, WIPR considers whether he can bring staff and management closer together. 1 December 2017
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