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Trademarks
WIPR readers have said that taking an unconventional approach to trademark enforcement can help brands prevent their marks becoming generic. 9 October 2017
Patents
A European Patent Office board of appeal has confirmed that a Nike patent protecting breathable sports tops is invalid. 9 October 2017
Trademarks
Clothing brand Levi Strauss has continued its fight against “significant counterfeiting” by suing a group allegedly selling unauthorised versions of its goods across the internet. 9 October 2017
Patents
Camera producer Canon and video surveillance equipment manufacturer Avigilon have both stepped up their battle over a string of patents relating to image processing and input systems. 9 October 2017
Patents
Swiss boutique law firm Times Attorneys has announced the appointment of Andrea Mondini as a partner. 9 October 2017
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A business that markets hair salon tools has taken two companies to court for allegedly infringing its IP rights in a hairbrush called the Fingerbrush. 9 October 2017
Copyright
WIPR rounds up the most-read IP litigation cases that we reported on in the week beginning October 2, with Hard Rock Café and a sperm bank both featuring. 9 October 2017
Patents
In a very significant decision, the UK Supreme Court has changed the test for patent infringement, reintroducing a doctrine of equivalents across much of Europe. Geoff Hussey and Varuni Paranavitane of AA Thornton report. 9 October 2017
Copyright
The Philippines plays an active role in helping to improve harmonisation and cooperation efforts in the area of IP, as Rowanie Nakan of Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia reports. 6 October 2017
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Marks & Clerk has appointed Tom Farrand as UK head of trademarks, after the lawyer formerly in the role joined Kempner & Partners. 6 October 2017
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