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A judge has dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit between UK telecommunications company BT and games developer Valve. 15 August 2017
Copyright
US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum asking the US trade representative Robert Lighthizer to assess whether an investigation into Chinese IP theft is necessary. 15 August 2017
Trademarks
The US Supreme Court’s ruling in Matal v Tam said it was unconstitutional for trademarks to be blocked on grounds of disparagement, in a win for free speech. What impact will it have, and who are the real winners? WIPR finds out. 15 August 2017
Trademarks
One of the founding members of US rock band Jefferson Starship has been told he can file an amended complaint for breach of contract against his former bandmates, but has seen other aspects of his complaint rejected. 14 August 2017
Trademarks
Motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has sued a group of Chinese counterfeiters allegedly selling unauthorised versions of its goods online. 14 August 2017
Patents
Orrick has strengthened its IP team with the addition of Scott Oliver in the firm’s Silicon Valley office. 14 August 2017
Patents
Patent papers were set on fire at a protest against the Patent Trial and Appeal Board on Friday, August 11. 14 August 2017
Copyright
A US judge has granted the owners of card game Cards Against Humanity an injunction against Skkye Enterprises, a company accused of selling counterfeit versions of the game. 14 August 2017
Trademarks
Five years on from Australia’s introduction of logo-free packs for tobacco products, the effects on people’s smoking habits are still a matter of controversy. WIPR speaks to Michiel Reerink of Japan Tobacco International about the core issues. 14 August 2017
Patents
A permit to protest against the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has been refused by the US Patent and Trademark Office. 11 August 2017
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