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Patents
Landmark case sees the Swedish smartphone firm win record damages against Indian tech rival | Dispute concerned standard-essential patents covering 2G, 3G and Edge technologies | Judgment will ‘pave the way’ for future SEP litigation in the country, Ericsson counsel tells WIPR. 9 April 2024
Copyright
California court decides blockbuster film Top Gun: Maverick did not violate the copyright of an article that inspired the original movie | Ruling ends dispute between Paramount Pictures and heirs of the article's author. 9 April 2024
Diversity
Deal with Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty changes definition and practices of diversity within the legal profession | New definition includes people with ‘differing characteristics, beliefs and viewpoints’ | Resolves lawsuit challenging ‘discriminatory practices’ in the Bar's internship programme. 9 April 2024
Careers
Firm’s latest addition joins as of counsel, bringing a decade of expertise | Specialises in trademark services including portfolio management and trademark registrations | She also brings patent experience, having prosecuted patents before the USPTO. 9 April 2024
Patents
Tech giant asks appeals court to overturn import ban as ITC ‘overstepped authority and erred in rulings on Masimo patents’ | Apple accuses Masimo of applying for new patent claims to ‘ensnare’ Apple Watch. 8 April 2024
Patents
PTAB partially invalidates a google patent related to voice assistant technology | Decision could impact ITC and District Court dispute in smart speaker litigation campaign. 8 April 2024
Diversity
A new WIPR Focus explores what the future holds for IP as it strives to become a more inclusive, diverse and compassionate sector, explains Muireann Bolger. 8 April 2024
Diversity
It’s okay to feel overwhelmed or anxious about new technologies sometimes—in fact, it’s to be expected. Muireann Bolger reports on a conference session looking at how we can achieve healthier digital lives. 8 April 2024
Diversity
As SCOTUS bars affirmative action in colleges and law firms face suits over their diversity programmes, campaigners warn that this is not the time to abandon the good fight. Muireann Bolger reports. 8 April 2024
Diversity
WIPR spoke to the Norwegian Industrial Property Office’s director general to find out how the country is striving to close the gender gap, tackling injustices against minorities and adapting for the future. 8 April 2024
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