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Influential Women in IP
Barbie may have her critics, even after being given a feminist spin by Hollywood. But the story behind her creation remains an inspiring one of female entrepreneurship, as USPTO director Kathi Vidal tells Muireann Bolger. 24 October 2023
Patents
The new associate director specialises in multi-jurisdictional disputes in the fields of technology, media and communications, with significant expertise in standard-essential patents and FRAND. 24 October 2023
Patents Channel
The European Commission’s draft regulation for standard essential patents sparked lively debate, but where are we now and are the proposals likely to be implemented? Tom Foster of Taylor Wessing brings us up to speed. 23 October 2023
Copyright Channel
This year's Congress opens in style in Istanbul with Sufi dancers, the new President of TürkPatent, and a keynote speech by a senior WIPO official, reports Tom Phillips from the event. 23 October 2023
Trademarks
Association unites members in Turkiye to debate international IP law | Event will include a UPC mock trial, discussions on SEP and FRAND licensing, and networking cafes | WIPR publishing AIPPI Congress News daily from the event. 20 October 2023
Trademarks
Spheriens promotions strengthen firm’s trademark and patent litigation practices | Hire of patent and trademark academic brings in contract and antitrust expertise. 19 October 2023
Copyright Channel
Hollywood writers secured a deal preventing the use of GenAI but why were producers so ready to make the concession? Andy Stroud of Hanson Bridgett digs into the subplot. 19 October 2023
Trademarks
Coffee makers had been working towards a settlement and will bear their own costs | Nestlé unit had accused Peet’s of ‘nearly identical’ coffee pod design. 19 October 2023
Global Trade Secrets
Intelligence chiefs from FBI, MI5 and others warn that China wants to “fast-track their own technological and military capabilities and undermine others’ competitive edge” | Security protection guidance for startups and spinouts launched | Comment from CIPA. 18 October 2023
Copyright Channel
Entrants into the metaverse should be aware that design, patent and copyright protection varies greatly across the world’s major markets, explains Gopinath AS of K&S Partners. 17 October 2023
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