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Jurisdiction reports
On July 1, 2018, the new Swedish Act on the Protection of Trade Secrets entered into force, superseding the previous act from 1990 following harmonisation within the EU. It is aimed at strengthening companies’ competitiveness and improving the conditions for innovation and knowledge-based entrepreneurship. 13 September 2018
Jurisdiction reports
In many countries, absolute grounds for trademark refusal covers only the obstacles causing refusal based on the mark’s own features and public interest. Earlier marks are not stated in these grounds. 12 September 2018
Jurisdiction reports
In patent and other types of lawsuits, an equitable defence is permitted where a defendant has a burden of proving that the plaintiff has acted unethically or has acted in bad faith with respect to the subject matter of the complaint. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘unclean hands’ doctrine, where those seeking equity must do equity. A judge has the power to sanction attorneys and parties. 12 September 2018
Trademarks
The National Basketball Association today secured a trademark victory, after the EU General Court dismissed an appeal against an earlier decision. 12 September 2018
Trademarks
The US International Trade Commission announced yesterday that it will institute an investigation into Mahindra & Mahindra following a complaint made by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. 12 September 2018
Patents
FisherBroyles has welcomed three IP technology partners from Duft Bornsen & Fettig, Lane Powell, and Scully, Scott, Murphy, & Presser to its US offices. 12 September 2018
Copyright
With the European Parliament set to vote on the modernisation of copyright rules this afternoon, WIPR explains what you need to know about the controversial legislation and its sticking points. 12 September 2018
Trademarks
French cosmetics company L’Occitane en Provence has today prevailed against a trademark cancellation action at the EU General Court. 12 September 2018
Patents
When deciding who to pick for its expert group on standard-essential patents, the European Commission should focus on people with real-world experience in licensing and valuation, says Adrian Howes of Nokia. 12 September 2018
Trademarks
Convenience store chain 7-Eleven yesterday accused fashion brand Original Penguin of infringing trademarks related to the chain’s popular slushie drinks. 11 September 2018
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