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Unified Patent Court
Seminal report says pan-adoption of Unitary Patent plays important role in bloc’s competitiveness | UPC in force in 18 out of 27 member states | IP professionals should ‘possibly be subsidised’ to support UP uptake. 13 September 2024
Trademarks
London court dismisses easyGroup’s trademark infringement claims against easyfundraising | Judge rules no “likelihood of confusion” between the brands | Defendant says easyGroup's claims were "ridiculous". 12 September 2024
Careers
Deal marks the third major M&A to be announced so far this month |
Combined firms have a total gross revenue of more than $742 million | Business marriage seen as “natural fit and clear win-win”. 12 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
Data visualisations based on the court’s activity from June to August reveal that the use of English is growing, German divisions are dominating, and appeals are creeping up, writes Marisa Woutersen. 11 September 2024
Trademarks
UK High Court upholds UKIPO decision to reject Cyprus’ Halloumi Foundation
appeal | Swedish cheese maker can go ahead with ‘Grilloumi’ and ‘Grilloumaki’ marks | Decision will be significant for future trademark cases considering collective marks. 11 September 2024
Trade secrets
Police official says case has ‘shaken foundation of economic security’ according to local reports | Former Samsung exec allegedly stole secrets to set up semiconductor factory in China 11 September 2024
Copyright
Rock duo “left no choice” but to take legal action | Suit alleges "Seven Nation Army" used in a campaign video without authorisation | Céline Dion and the Rolling Stones have also confronted ex-President over music use. 10 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
Court appoints director for Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre | Previous ECDR president recognised for work in mediation development | Mediation professionals at AIPPI event previously said there was ‘no benefit’ to centre’s existence. 10 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
Evidence must show that pre-launch preparations are complete for threat of imminent infringement to occur | Dutch parallel proceedings have no bearing on the case before the UPC. 9 September 2024
Unified Patent Court
The highly effective discovery tools have been used prior to tradeshows—but this may change. Potential defendants must prepare, explain Pauline Debré, Gaëlle Bourout and Manon Surel of Linklaters 9 September 2024
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