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Copyright
The fate of Kim Dotcom is uncertain after New Zealand’s Supreme Court ruled that the FBI can extradite him to the US to face long-standing copyright charges, but that he also has the right to appeal the decision. 5 November 2020
Influential Women in IP
Some of the UK’s largest law firms have joined recruiters by signing a charter that aims to provide equal access to job opportunities within the legal sector. 5 November 2020
Influential Women in IP
Deep-rooted prejudices continue to blight the legal sector and its D&I efforts. But while many firms have introduced training programmes to tackle unconscious bias, it will take more than quick-fixes to change entrenched behaviour. Muireann Bolger reports. 4 November 2020
Patents
Ahead of her participation in an LSPN Connect session, In-house attorneys share day-to- day challenges and explore solutions on Thursday, November 5, Ypsita Demunshi, patent agent at Pendulum Therapeutics, shares insights on the issues facing patent practitioners amid COVID-19. 4 November 2020
Trademarks
Fashion designer Marc Jacobs has claimed that the company representing grunge band Nirvana should lose its “smiley face” trademark and also face sanctions for discovery infractions. 4 November 2020
Patents
Standard-essential patent owner Conversant Wireless has reached an agreement with RPX Corporation, that will give some RPX members a licence to patents formerly owned by Nokia. 4 November 2020
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The European Commission has referred Cyprus to the EU’s highest court for not transposing the trade secrets directive. 4 November 2020
Influential Women in IP
Catherine Lemay, assistant general counsel–IP at cannabis company Hexo, outlines her career path and what her working day may entail. 4 November 2020
Influential Women in IP
Véronique Durand of Baker McKenzie and Abril Rodriguez of EY share their experiences of diversity and inclusion in Mexico and discuss the current challenges to developing a more inclusive environment. 4 November 2020
Patents
With the end of the Brexit transition period looming, the UK’s divergence from the EU on the issue of supplementary protection certificates will begin, argues Christopher Brückner of Dennemeyer & Associates. 3 November 2020
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