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Future of IP

Can IP help design fashion’s green revival?

As the industry finds solutions to its awful environmental record, lawyers will need to weave a variety of IP into the mix. Muireann Bolger discovers why "it's a really interesting time" for those working the space.   11 March 2024

Patents

Questel acquires AI patent drafting company

IP software company acquires a tech firm specialising in AI-driven solutions for quick patent drafting | Collaboration aims to integrate generative AI into tools for IP professionals.   11 March 2024

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Volvo sued over automatic features in cars

IP holding company Vision Works filed patent infringement suits against car makers in Georgia and New Jersey | Complaints claim products including ‘remote start’, ‘pilot assist’ and ‘start/stop’ breach IP rights.   11 March 2024

Diversity

International Women’s Day: ‘Dial down the frenzy’ and invest in women

WIPR joins an International Trademark Association podcast on issues facing women in IP | Soon-to-be launched report finds bias and barriers persist worldwide.   8 March 2024

Future of IP

Future of IP highlights: Sun World’s agri-IP strategy, GenAI's copyright T&Cs, the music rights revolution

WIPR’s March Focus is underway, with a new content hub offering deep dives into what the future holds for intellectual property's people, technology and rights owners.   8 March 2024

Law firm news

IP teams need to navigate ‘massive transformation’ in 2024, says study

Whitepaper explores challenges facing IP this year and what experts think will be key to success | AI could free up IP teams to focus on strategy, according to report.   8 March 2024

Careers

Gowling WLG IP head leaves for Trevisan & Cuonzo after 25 years

Experienced of counsel will support firm’s international plans and UPC practice | New hire to Milan office spent over four decades at firms that eventually became Gowling WLG.   8 March 2024

Trademarks

‘Online retailers have work to do’: Amazon loss raises risks for non-UK sellers

First-ever ‘targeting’ case at the Supreme Court ends in loss for Amazon | ‘Backdoor sale of identical goods to UK trademarked goods’ shut | Lifestyle Equities’ lawyer explains what it means for rights owners and online marketplaces.   7 March 2024

Future of IP

Does Microsoft Copilot's copyright indemnity protect users?

Generative AI tools from Microsoft and Adobe offer 'commitments' to protect users from infringement claims. Marisa Woutersen unpacks what they offer and when they might kick in.   7 March 2024

Patents

‘Too early to draw strong conclusions’: WIPO reports first drop in patent filings in 14 years

Statistics show decreases in PCT applications and filings through WIPO’s trademark system | Design applications buck trend | India, South Korea and Türkiye show IP growth.   7 March 2024

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