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EPO’s opposition matters conference: key takeaways

The European Patent Office’s recent conference offered interesting insights on data and the experiences opposition division members and patent attorneys, says Nathaniel Taylor of Keltie.   18 December 2023

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‘High stakes’ litigator leaves Knobbe for Crowell & Moring

Complex technology expert helped Masimo win £466m pulse oximetry case | First chair and second chair litigator spent nearly 30 years at previous firm | Joins growing firm that has seen 60 partners join since 2019.   15 December 2023

Trademarks Channel

Louis Vuitton ‘Damier Azur’ case: If they cannot prove acquired distinctiveness in the EU, how can you?

A bad result for the high-profile brand owner serves as a humbling reminder not to take consumer recognition for granted, explain lawyers from Knobbe Martens, Kunz Hallstein Rechtsanwälte and Bird & Bird.   15 December 2023

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UPC sets hearing date for Ocado 'request for access' appeal

Future of transparency at Unified Patent Court rests upon crucial hearing in Ocado v Autostore | Mathys & Squire’s separate ‘test’ case challenges public access to evidence at the court | Judge Ingeborg Simonsson will act as judge-rapporteur.   15 December 2023

Patents

Nokia plans to appeal China FRAND decision

Chinese phone maker asks Nokia to end patent-fee row after court ‘sides’ with Oppo’s request for lower SEP rates | Nokia ‘prefers not to comment’ on unpublished ruling.   14 December 2023

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Neural networks ruling proves the UK is a top AI jurisdiction

Applicants deciding where to file for their AI inventions now need to seriously consider filing national GB applications. Mike Williams and Steven Pediani of Marks & Clerk explain why.   14 December 2023

Trademarks

Ella Toone becomes first Lioness to launch TM protection for personal sports brand

Manchester United midfielder registers ‘ET7’ trademark for merchandise and football academy | Brand launched outside Old Trafford on a match day.   14 December 2023

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COP28 highlights IP’s role in climate change fight

Following the flagship event, the focus has sharpened on the relationship between IP and environmental sustainability, reports Marisa Woutersen from Dubai.   13 December 2023

Copyright

Meta ignored ‘Books3’ warning in AI training, say authors

Meta’s legal department had reservations about the legality of a database and “recommended” that Meta “avoid” it when training | First phase of Meta’s language model trained on database that allegedly contained thousands of pirated books.   13 December 2023

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COP28: IP ‘crucial’ to green tech—and WTO must help

As COP28 comes to a close, Marisa Woutersen in Dubai speaks with Bassel El Turk of Rouse, who moderated a panel on sustainable innovation and IP at the event.   13 December 2023

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