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The sale of grey market goods can be treated as a criminal offence, according to the UK’s highest court. 7 August 2017
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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has crushed a patent covering a blender in a battle between two homeware appliance companies, in a decision on Friday, August 4. 7 August 2017
Patents
GE has sued a wind turbine manufacturer for patent infringement relating to the technology that powers its machines. 4 August 2017
Trademarks
Clothing company Under Armour has won its trademark infringement case in China against Uncle Martian, winning approximately $300,000 in damages. 4 August 2017
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The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Vishal Amin as the next IP Enforcement Coordinator. 4 August 2017
Trademarks
Musical instrument maker Gibson has taken on a rival in the US, accusing the company of infringing three of its guitar trademarks. 4 August 2017
Trademarks
Luxury group Kering has agreed to form an IP alliance with Alibaba, after dismissing a lawsuit against the e-commerce platform. 4 August 2017
Copyright
If the UK leaves the EU without joining the European Economic Area, the principle of trademark rights exhaustion—as imposed by EU treaties and case law—would cease to apply in the UK, requiring the UK to adopt a new model. Kate O’Rourke of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and Olivia Gray of Charles Russell Speechlys report. 4 August 2017
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E-commerce platform Alibaba has expanded its brand protection efforts in partnership with the Chinese government. 3 August 2017
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US President Donald Trump will reportedly sign a memorandum potentially directing US officials to target Chinese trade practices and clamp down on IP theft. 3 August 2017
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