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Leighton Cassidy and Thomas Coop of Fieldfisher outline recent cases highlighting the importance of filing early trademark applications in China’s first-to-file system, and the key takeaways for brand owners. 27 February 2020
Copyright
A Chinese ambassador has returned fire against the US’ “attack” on China’s bid to lead the World Intellectual Property Organization. 27 February 2020
Trademarks
Netflix is asking for the cancellation of Chooseco’s ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ trademark, as the dispute between the two companies over a “Black Mirror” episode rumbles on. 27 February 2020
Trademarks
There is a rising clamour for reforms to US cannabis law, including around the registration of trademarks. A recent paper argued that the Supreme Court has already provided a solution, while other lawyers argue that only a change in the law will suffice. 27 February 2020
Trademarks
The EU’s top court has told the European Union Intellectual Property Office that it cannot block the registration of a ‘Fack Ju Göhte’ trademark for being morally unacceptable. 27 February 2020
Patents
Mayer Brown has strengthened its IP and technology, media and telecoms practice with the recruitment of IP lawyers and the promotion of two solicitors. 27 February 2020
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The creators of the “Phillie Phanatic”, the mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies, have accused the Major League Baseball team of bad faith after the team unveiled a new version. 26 February 2020
Patents
Amazon, Costco Wholesale and Best Buy Co are facing patent infringement claims from German battery manufacturer Varta, which claim the retailers are selling Chinese copies of Varta’s ‘CoinPower’ design for tiny power packs. 26 February 2020
Trademarks
China has published trademark opposition decisions online for the first time, the country’s trademark office has announced. 26 February 2020
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The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property has inaugurated 21 IP support centres across five regions in the country, in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization. 26 February 2020
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