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Since 1992 a special type of protection for wines, spirit drinks and other agricultural products and foodstuffs such as cheese has been available in the European Union. It is called geographical indications. 14 May 2023
Jurisdiction reports
Trademark counterfeiting is regulated by the Mexican Federal Law on the Protection of Industrial Property, as follows: 14 May 2023
Patents
Chief Judge Moore instituted an action against Newman under the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act | Such an investigation into a US Federal Circuit judge is thought to be unprecedented | 95-year-old Newman cites several factual errors allegedly made by Moore. 12 May 2023
Jurisdiction reports
Recent Australian decisions have resulted in both new opportunities to challenge patent term extensions in Australia and new patent prosecution practices to shield against them. We summarise here what is known about PTE, and the areas that are ripe for further challenge. 12 May 2023
Patents
Government-led schemes to incentivise patents are leading to delays and prejudice against legitimate applicants. Tyron Grant of Spoor and Fisher explains how South Africa is tackling the problem. 12 May 2023
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The new hire brings trial and appellate litigation and arbitration experience including TV, film, media and entertainment both in the US and globally. 12 May 2023
Trademarks
Joint lawsuit is latest in a string as Amazon steps up efforts over fakes | E-commerce giant has been criticised over its failure to tackle counterfeits by Louboutin and Bikenstock in the past. 11 May 2023
Copyright
Chief of company behind ChatGPT to testify before Senate in bid to establish AI rules | Hearing ‘marks critical first step’ in Congress’ efforts to oversee AI | EU AI Act given green light. 11 May 2023
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The session will analyse statistics for damage awards by different Chinese courts in recent years, the methods applied in damage calculation, look closely at “high compensation” cases, and provide advice on court selection and evidence collection to obtain high compensation. 11 May 2023
Patents
Pure Hemp’s counterclaims that its rival was liable for attorney fees are dismissed | Alleged invalidity and inequitable conduct by plaintiff’s counsel rejected | Court finds Pure Hemp’s position ‘extremely weak’ but ‘not frivolous’, as claimed by the opposition. 10 May 2023
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