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The Beatles music company challenges counterfeiters in court

Apple Corps, a music company founded by members of The Beatles, has taken unnamed counterfeiters to court over the online sale of fake goods.   12 April 2019

Trademarks

CJEU rules on German magazine TM suit

The Court of Justice of the European Union has weighed in on a trademark dispute between a German consumer magazine and a toothpaste manufacturer.   11 April 2019

Trademarks

EU Council to extend GI protection

The European Council has announced new rules aimed at strengthening protection for geographical indications and improving the labelling of spirit drinks and foodstuffs which use spirits.   11 April 2019

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Delaware and Eastern Texas still most popular jurisdictions with NPEs, finds report

The US District of Delaware and Eastern District of Texas remained the most popular districts for litigation brought by non-practicing entities in 2018, according to a new report by patent risk management provider RPX.   11 April 2019

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US: How IP became political

As geopolitical priorities shift, IP is playing an increasingly important role in political disputes, as WIPR reports.   11 April 2019

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Trade relations: Sending in the big guns

As the US and China remain at trade loggerheads, WIPR investigates whether the Trump administration is overreaching the scope of its trade tools in its fight against Chinese bad actors.   11 April 2019

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Chinese officials seek to strengthen Foreign Investment Law

Chinese efforts to clean up the country’s reputation on IP enforcement are continuing apace as the government releases further updates on the new Foreign Investment Law.   11 April 2019

Trademarks

Patagonia accuses Anheuser-Busch of misleading USPTO over beer label

American clothing company Patagonia has accused the North American subsidiary of the world’s largest brewery of filing “false evidence” with the US Patent and Trademark Office in order to “unlawfully” obtain a mark for ‘Patagonia’ in relation to beer.   10 April 2019

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CJEU refuses Formula E trademark appeal

Europe’s highest court has rejected a bid from the owners of electric-powered racing series Formula E after a lower court revoked its trademark.   10 April 2019

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Bury joins Daimler in FRAND complaint against Nokia

German electronics company Bury has asked the European Commission to begin an antitrust investigation into Nokia patents.   10 April 2019

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