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Fiat TM complaint prompts ITC Mahindra investigation

The US International Trade Commission announced yesterday that it will institute an investigation into Mahindra & Mahindra following a complaint made by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.   12 September 2018

Patents

FisherBroyles adds three IP tech partners

FisherBroyles has welcomed three IP technology partners from Duft Bornsen & Fettig, Lane Powell, and Scully, Scott, Murphy, & Presser to its US offices.   12 September 2018

Copyright

European Parliament gears up to vote on copyright modernisation

With the European Parliament set to vote on the modernisation of copyright rules this afternoon, WIPR explains what you need to know about the controversial legislation and its sticking points.   12 September 2018

Trademarks

EU General Court upholds L’Occitane trademark

French cosmetics company L’Occitane en Provence has today prevailed against a trademark cancellation action at the EU General Court.   12 September 2018

Patents

Wanted: experts on SEP licensing and FRAND

When deciding who to pick for its expert group on standard-essential patents, the European Commission should focus on people with real-world experience in licensing and valuation, says Adrian Howes of Nokia.   12 September 2018

Trademarks

7-Eleven sues Original Penguin over slushie trademarks

Convenience store chain 7-Eleven yesterday accused fashion brand Original Penguin of infringing trademarks related to the chain’s popular slushie drinks.   11 September 2018

Trademarks

UKIPO rejects one opposition but accepts another in wine TM case

A wine wholesaler yesterday successfully defended its applied-for trademark against one opposition in the UK, before being defeated by another opposition to the same mark.   11 September 2018

Patents

Apple and Samsung grab win at Federal Circuit

The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed victory to technology companies Apple and Samsung yesterday, in a dispute over a patent covering wireless hot spot technology.   11 September 2018

Patents

Comparison site for IP renewal services launched

Patent Annuity Costs, which consults with patent owners on how to manage patent annuities, has launched a comparison website for IP renewal services.   11 September 2018

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Conference preview: LES 2018 Annual Meeting

The Licensing Executives Society will host its 2018 Annual Meeting in Boston, from October 14 to 17, as WIPR finds out.   11 September 2018

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