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Standard essential patents

Pantech sues OnePlus for ‘holding out’ over SEP licences for mobile tech

South Korean manufacturer alleges patent infringement and breach of FRAND obligations | Pantech claims Chinese phone maker had ‘chosen not to take licences’ despite offers.   15 March 2024

Careers

Automotive and telecoms expert joins Ashurst in Germany

Former Bird & Bird partner joins Ashurst’s Munich office | Brings expertise in trademark, design, competition, and copyright law for both German and international clients.   15 March 2024

Patents

Dust settles on SharkNinja’s robotic vacuum dispute

Robotic vacuum makers resolve litigation spanning five years | Settlement seeks stay on all remaining deadlines and cancels scheduled conference | Case concerned SharkNinja’s alleged patent infringement and false advertising.   14 March 2024

Trademarks

‘A lot of companies might have been afraid to sue Amazon’: Q&A with Andy Lee, Brandsmiths

The UK Supreme Court’s Lifestyle v Amazon saw a small brand take on a global online marketplace—and win. Andy Lee explained to Marisa Woutersen how his IP team secured the result.   14 March 2024

Artificial Intelligence

‘A global impact on the music industry’: MEPs pass landmark AI Act

European Parliament approves the EU's AI regulation act | Hopes of ensuring AI safety, transparency and copyright compliance | Act sets rules on the music industry concerning copyright-protected songs.   13 March 2024

Future of IP

AI copyright issues take centre stage in George Carlin podcast dispute

‘Fair use’ may be used as defence in copyright suit against creators of ‘AI’ podcast Dudesy, but its success depends on wider legal battle being played out, say Kristen McCallion and Maggie LaPoint of Fish & Richardson   13 March 2024

Future of IP

US says new IP laws governing NFTs ‘not necessary or advisable’ for now

USPTO and US Copyright Office publish report into whether existing legislation is sufficient for protecting IP rights in the world of NFTs | Offices agree with stakeholders that new laws would be premature.   13 March 2024

Future of IP

How a new era of metrics is amplifying IP value

As AI empowers us to track more and better KPIs, the IP industry is finally being equipped with the data and capacity it needs to provide tangible indicators of return on IP investment, says Marcia Chang of Tradespace.   12 March 2024

Future of IP

‘Wishy-washy, behind the curve’: UK struggles to manage IP rights and AI

Off the back of a failed ‘bizarre experiment’ to mediate between Big Tech and creatives, the government’s failure to lead left copyright holders in limbo, finds Sarah Speight.   12 March 2024

Unified Patent Court

UPC to pore over ‘key’ transparency appeal

Lawyer behind appeal says eagerly-anticipated hearing is “a long time coming” | Critics say UPC’s stance on access has not matched earlier expectations or promises and must be reviewed.   12 March 2024

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