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Copyright
The unauthorised sampling of sounds fixed in a phonogram can infringe a producer’s rights, subject to certain conditions, according to Europe’s highest court. 29 July 2019
Patents
WIPR has published, in collaboration with patent analytics company Patent-Pilot, a new graphic showing the leading patent filers since the turn of the millennium. 29 July 2019
Copyright
Europe’s highest court has delivered an opinion in a copyright dispute concerning confidential German military reports that were published by a newspaper. 29 July 2019
Copyright
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that news outlets do not, “in principle”, need to seek authorisation for use of a copyright-protected work when reporting current events. 29 July 2019
Copyright
Danish toy maker Lego has won a US copyright infringement suit against a British competitor. 29 July 2019
Influential Women in IP
A group of bicameral and bipartisan lawmakers last week introduced legislation to help close the patenting gap faced by women and minorities in the US. 29 July 2019
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Spain’s LaLiga and Belgium’s Pro League have renewed an anti-piracy agreement. 26 July 2019
Trademarks
Liverpool FC’s move to register ‘Liverpool’ as a trademark has provoked controversy on social media from local clubs that fear the move will damage their business. 26 July 2019
Patents
Apple’s patent licensing dispute with Qualcomm may have been a contributing factor in Apple’s $1 billion acquisition of the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business, lawyers have told WIPR. 26 July 2019
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IP law firm EIP has expanded its German office with the addition of a partner focused on patent litigation. 26 July 2019
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