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The lending of an electronic book can be treated in the same way as that of a traditional book under certain conditions, Europe’s highest court said today. 10 November 2016
Trademarks
A rejected trademark application for the term ‘Drumpf’, which is apparently in reference to president-elect Donald Trump’s ancestral name, appears to have attracted no response from the mark’s applicant. 9 November 2016
Copyright
After Donald Trump was elected president of the US, WIPR looks at which politicians who have been involved in intellectual property have been re-elected. 9 November 2016
Copyright
UK-based trade organisation the Federation Against Copyright Theft has revealed that it is expanding its intellectual property protection services outside of the audio-visual industry. 9 November 2016
Trademarks
After Swiss chocolate brand Toblerone announced it has changed the weight of its products in the UK, lawyers have told WIPR that the brand may have to reconsider its intellectual property strategy. 9 November 2016
Copyright
The UK and India have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation on a range of intellectual property-related activities. 9 November 2016
Trademarks
Kate O’Rourke, the president of the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, is set to join government, industry and research leaders in India to promote the UK’s intellectual property profession. 9 November 2016
Copyright
US-based law firm Thompson Hine has expanded its business litigation practice in Washington, DC by hiring Thomas Southard and Brian Seal as partner and senior counsel. 9 November 2016
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The Coalition Against Domain Name Abuse (CADNA) has released a report measuring the extent of cybersquatting of the names of US congressmen and the 2016 presidential candidates. 8 November 2016
Trademarks
German sportswear company Adidas has filed a notice of opposition to a trademark application filed by Spanish professional football club FC Barcelona. 8 November 2016
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