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A group of 11 countries has agreed to push ahead with the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement despite the US’s withdrawal, but has suspended some IP provisions. 14 November 2017
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A ruling from the English Court of Appeal which said that the design of London’s famous black cabs lacks distinctive character shows that registering shapes as trademarks in the UK is becoming increasingly difficult. 13 November 2017
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As many countries paid their respects this weekend to those who lost their lives in the First World War, the UK Border Force announced it had seized a range of counterfeit poppy merchandise. 13 November 2017
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The US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana has ordered that a case between Dunkin’ Donuts and a franchisee be dismissed after a settlement was reached. 13 November 2017
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High-tech industries including electronic components now dominate innovation in China, in a shift away from the dominance of the automotive, domestic appliances and electric power generation and supply industries. 13 November 2017
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Starbucks is not taking rejection sitting down—the multinational coffee company has appealed against a decision to reject its trademark application. 13 November 2017
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The makers behind the “Call of Duty” video game franchise have been called out over the use of Humvee (high mobility multi-purpose wheeled) vehicles. 10 November 2017
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China’s customs agency has found more than 1,500 cases of IP-infringing goods exported to the US, according to a statement. 10 November 2017
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Microsoft may have shut down its smartphone business, but that isn’t stopping others from taking the company to court over the technology. 10 November 2017
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Beyoncé and Topshop have succeeded in speeding up a trademark dispute over the mark ‘Poison Ivy Park’ in the US. 10 November 2017
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