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Kenya’s burgeoning film industry success goes hand-in-hand with widespread digital piracy and needs more safeguards, says Diana Pereira of Inventa. 8 January 2024
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Three major US networks hit with infringement lawsuits over 3GPP 4G/LTE and 5G standards | Complaint alleged ‘stolen’ patents are essential to wireless telecommunications technology | Lawsuits alleged 11 patents at issue. 5 January 2024
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Luxury Canadian outdoor brand claims Adidas' store sign displayed with three-stripe mark a few doors away is confusing for consumers | Justice rejects Adidas’ denial and orders temporary injunction until it trademarks Terrex. 5 January 2024
Patents
The former NASA engineer has been involved in ‘dozens of high-stakes investigations’ and has a ‘deep understanding’ of ITC law. 5 January 2024
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A welcome return to pre-pandemic stability, closer interest in Chinese applications, and disruption by AI chatbots will be the issues to watch, predicts Robert Reading of Clarivate. 5 January 2024
Patents
Nokia enters patent cross-license agreement with Chinese vendor | The pair set to share 5G innovations and other cellular tech | Marks Nokia’s fourth agreement in the last 12 months. 4 January 2024
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Legendary frontman says unauthorised vendors are in league with each other on Amazon and eBay | Accused operators said to be “in constant communication” to evade detection. 4 January 2024
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The UK Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that Stephen Thaler’s DABUS machine cannot be the sole inventor of two patents still leaves fundamental questions about AI, inventorship and creativity, writes Mike Williams of Marks & Clerk. 4 January 2024
Trademarks
Judge rejects motion using Metabirkins smart contract and NFT artwork to stay damages owed to Hermès | Court highlights irony of attempt and deems them “valueless items”. 3 January 2024
Patents
Daniel Chew’s successor began his post on New Year’s Day, and is clear about his three main priorities for 2024. 3 January 2024
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