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Fresh from his courtroom triumph, Tom Chartres-Moore shares why the ‘deeply rewarding’ win paves the way for stronger brand defences against imitation products. 27 January 2025
Artificial Intelligence
News from around the world that you may have missed, including the USPTO's call for input on the WIPO genetic resources treaty, Cornell University's patent lawsuits against AT&T and Verizon, Paul McCartney’s warning on AI’s impact on artists, and the EU’s challenge against China’s royalties for high-tech. 27 January 2025
Careers
Nathan Smith, recognised by WIPR’s UK Trademark Rankings, brings more than 20 years’ experience across all IP practices. 27 January 2025
Trademarks
A dispute between Transport for London and retailer Gap over a well-known slogan shows how strategic thinking can easily slip through the cracks, says Robecca Davey of Marks & Clerk. 27 January 2025
AI
Ex-USPTO director warns Biden AI policy rollback could cause uncertainty on inventorship and patent eligibility | Trump’s AI executive order, aiming to put US at the forefront AI innovation, may cause ‘surge’ in AI patents, say lawyers | Commentary from Winston & Strawn, Haynes Boone, Greenspoon Marder, Dechert, Morgan Lewis, Baker Botts, McKool Smith. 24 January 2025
Careers
“Unique strategic alliance” joins firm with expertise in technology and pharmaceuticals with boutique specialising in fashion and luxury. 24 January 2025
Copyright
Significant IP developments combined with political elections made 2024 an important year for the country, explain Nick Redfearn, Arifia Fajra and Kin Wah Chow of Rouse. 24 January 2025
Careers
Rhonda Schmidtlein joins the firm’s Washington, DC office as partner | Focus on trade remedy laws and Section 337 disputes | One of only three ITC commissioners in private practice. 24 January 2025
Trademarks
The case put a spotlight on ‘dupe culture’ and offered a clear route for brands to take on the discounters. But not every brand will have the means or the inclination to put up the fight, discovers Marisa Woutersen. 22 January 2025
Copyright
Court rules toymaker's kinetic sculptures qualify for copyright protection | Decision rejects arguments that only static poses should be protected | Experts hail decision as “refreshingly permissive view” of copyright law. 22 January 2025
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