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If the UK leaves the EU without joining the European Economic Area, the principle of trademark rights exhaustion—as imposed by EU treaties and case law—would cease to apply in the UK, requiring the UK to adopt a new model. Kate O’Rourke of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and Olivia Gray of Charles Russell Speechlys report. 4 August 2017
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E-commerce platform Alibaba has expanded its brand protection efforts in partnership with the Chinese government. 3 August 2017
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US President Donald Trump will reportedly sign a memorandum potentially directing US officials to target Chinese trade practices and clamp down on IP theft. 3 August 2017
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Three insurers may need to indemnify their policyholder for a trademark settlement with an agricultural pesticide distributor . 3 August 2017
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Peter Luger Steak House, a renowned New York City restaurant, has dismissed its trademark infringement dispute with Pennsylvania rival Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood Restaurant. 3 August 2017
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Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster secured a win against two authors late last week, after a US judge ruled that picture books based on famous novels infringe copyright. 3 August 2017
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Marks & Clerk has promoted three lawyers to partner across the firm’s UK offices. 2 August 2017
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The BBC’s new cooking show has reportedly come under fire from fellow broadcaster Channel 4 for ripping off “The Great British Bake Off”. 2 August 2017
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Kim Kardashian West has hit back at a patent infringement lawsuit filed by a company called Snaplight, claiming it has “no merit”. 2 August 2017
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Elkington & Fife has opened a new office in Europe. 2 August 2017
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