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Artificial Intelligence

‘We don’t want everybody going to court’: UKIPO AI lead confirms roadmap

Development comes nearly a year after the previous government backtracked on plans giving AI developers broad copyright exceptions | Status quo “not working” for AI developers or rights owners, says IPO’s AI lead at WIPR conference.   5 December 2024

Unified Patent Court

Is ParTec v Nvidia the start of something bigger?

A ‘best of both worlds’ litigation strategy backed by a highly capable patent assertion company could mark the beginning of more semiconductor patent claims at the UPC, says Jan Phillip Rektorschek of Taylor Wessing.   5 December 2024

Trade secrets

‘The only way to stay ahead is to use it’: In-house counsel on AI

WIPR’s inaugural AI & IP conference in London kicked off the day with a robust discussion among in-house counsel on how to navigate the current legal landscape in AI.   4 December 2024

AI

WIPR AI and IP conference debuts in central London

The first in-person AI and IP Europe event opens its doors in London | Conference brings together top experts from Orange, Novartis, AstraZeneca, and Vodafone to explore all things AI and IP.   4 December 2024

Careers

Fieldfisher adds top fashion TM expert in Brussels

Fashion trademark expert rejoins the firm | Latest addition has litigated more cases before the CJEU and the Benelux Court of Justice than any other IP lawyer.   4 December 2024

Trademarks

Puma loses TM clash with Italian designer at EU court

Sports apparel giant loses bid to block two trademark applications | Court finds no overlap between Puma’s marks for apparel and the recycling and waste treatment services covered by an Italian designer.   4 December 2024

Patents

Defending inventors’ rights against unlawful patent filings in Europe

When a rightful claim to a patent is jeopardised, Article 61 EPC equips inventors with the tools to reclaim ownership of the application, says Vitor Sérgio Moreira of Inventa .   4 December 2024

Trademarks

Oatly's ‘milk’ TM dispute with Dairy UK turns sour

Ruling considered legal protection of dairy terms and extension of rules to trademarks | Oat drinks maker had sought to register ‘Post Milk Generation’ for beverages and food items.   3 December 2024

Trademarks

A guide to perfecting trademark translation in China

Trademark translation is key to promoting a brand in the Chinese market but several principles must be followed, says Lei Ray Zhao of Unitalen Attorneys At Law.   3 December 2024

Careers

Ex-Clifford Chance tech counsel joins White & Case

White & Case appoints tech partner in London office | In-house experience at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Tesco, and Sony Interactive Entertainment.   3 December 2024

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