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Careers

Kilpatrick appoints technology litigator as chair-elect

IP-focused firm's new chair-elect follows Henry Walker’s decade-long leadership | New leader has chaired the IP department for 11 years | Started as an associate in 2000 and brings litigation, strategy, and management of tech issues to the role.   19 March 2024

Copyright

UK music body threatens first-of-its-kind AI deepfake lawsuit

British Phonographic Industry issues legal warning in what could be the UK’s first case involving AI deepfake music technology | AI company faces allegations of replicating artists' voices to create songs | Concerns grow over unauthorised use of AI to mimic human works.   19 March 2024

Patents

India updates Patents Rules to appeal to applicants as filings hit all-time high

Significant changes announced to Rules which took effect last week | Amendments include reduced timeframes and reporting obligations | India’s Patent Office granted over 100k patents in the last 12 months.   19 March 2024

Future of IP

Why new technology should be shared to 'improve the lives of everyone'

Anne Burkhart, who sits at the heart of a US university’s commercial arm, tells Sarah Speight that good ideas must not only be viable, but also socially beneficial, to be truly successful.   19 March 2024

Careers

Crowell & Moring continues expansion with new partner in Brussels

Former Allen & Overy senior associate has expertise in EU digital regulation | New partner in Brussels office will advise US clients on IP protection in the EU.   19 March 2024

Global Trade Secrets

Exploring a powerful legal tool in trade secret clashes

Adopting a certain legal principle can narrow disputes and save significant costs in global litigation if the correct steps are taken, say Marko Zoretic and Nicholas Zovko of Knobbe Martens.   19 March 2024

Artificial Intelligence

FTC launches inquiry into Reddit AI training deals as platform prepares to go public

Reddit says it has entered into licensing arrangements with AI companies worth $203m | FTC wants to ‘learn more’ about plans related to selling content for AI training | Platform reportedly signed deal with Google and others.   18 March 2024

Future of IP

Semiconductor SMEs juggle trade secrets with patents, says panel

Tech experts advise startups on routes to protect their IP at London tech event | AI, supply chain security, and freedom to operate discussed by senior IP heads and an investor | UK ‘should make every effort’ to reengage with the UPC to help the industry.   18 March 2024

Copyright

Warhol settles ‘fair use’ clash over Prince image

The case led justices to pore over the correct application and interpretation of key legal principle| Warhol Foundation settles but still maintains argument that its use of image was ‘fair use’.   18 March 2024

Trademarks

Exclusive: New TM Rankings results are a 'testament to UK's depth of talent'

Results are out for WIPR Insights’ first-ever rankings of UK firms and individuals at the top of their game for trademark matters | 140 firms and individuals feature, in which boutique IP specialists rub shoulders with traditional full-service firms | "Greater flux" in future rankings expected.   15 March 2024

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