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The US Patent and Trademark Office has named former Jack Daniel’s IP chief David Gooder as its new commissioner for trademarks. 6 February 2020
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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ordered a new trial after concluding that a Florida jury was potentially prejudiced in finding a glass torch patent to be invalid. 6 February 2020
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WilmerHale has recruited patent specialist Annsley Merelle Ward as counsel in its London office, effective February 24. 6 February 2020
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US chipmaker Qualcomm is facing another antitrust headache in the form of a European Commission investigation into its position in the 5G chip market. 6 February 2020
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Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei has filed two lawsuits against Verizon, claiming the US company infringed 12 of its “standard essential patents” covering various forms of electronic communication. 6 February 2020
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The Swedish Patent and Market Court of Appeal has clarified differences between acceptable repackaging of drugs versus trademark infringement, says Petter Rindforth of Fenix Legal. 6 February 2020
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Mina Jovanovic of Zivko Mijatovic & Partners explains why, despite best intentions, a law enforcing punitive damages claims is not fit for purpose. 5 February 2020
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Red Bull’s trademark was infringed by energy drink maker Big Horn, the English High Court has ruled, stating that Big Horn’s logo was similar enough to Red Bull’s for a consumer to assume there was a connection between the two companies. 5 February 2020
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The EU General Court has blocked French fashion house Balmain from registering trademarks for two medallion-style designs for a lion’s head that it uses on the buttons of its clothes. 5 February 2020
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IP concerns remain at the centre of the US’s ongoing trade dispute with China, but the recently signed preliminary trade deal has the potential to set an example and help strengthen IP regulations around the world, according to a US Chamber Report. 5 February 2020
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