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Copyright
A group behind “pirate streaming” organisation Dreambox, which illegally broadcast Premier League football, have been sentenced to a total of 17 years in prison for conspiracy to defraud. 21 March 2019
Patents
The Federal Circuit has affirmed a patent infringement victory for a US nonprofit research organisation over California-based tech company Cisco. 21 March 2019
Trademarks
The creators of children’s animated series “Peppa Pig” have been successful in their bid to cancel a trademark they said would be confusing against one of their earlier marks. 21 March 2019
Copyright
Venable has boosted its commercial litigation practice with the addition of four entertainment and media litigation partners and five associates from Kelley Drye & Warren. 21 March 2019
Trademarks
California-based Stubbs Alderton & Markiles has hired a partner to head up the firm’s trademark practice group. 21 March 2019
Trademarks
Global sales of counterfeit and pirated goods jumped to €460 billion ($509 billion) a year in 2016, amounting to 3.3% of world trade. 21 March 2019
Copyright
A US district court has ruled that Texas internet service provider Grande must proceed to a copyright infringement trial against a series of record companies without a safe harbour defence. 20 March 2019
Trademarks
McDonald’s is to appeal to the European Union Intellectual Property Office against the cancellation of its ‘Big Mac’ trademark. 20 March 2019
Trademarks
A company representing the estate of late rapper the Notorious B.I.G, is suing a snowboard company for trademark infringement and unauthorised use of image rights after it allegedly used his likeness without permission. 20 March 2019
Patents
The European Commission has earmarked an extra €2 billion to develop technologies such as artificial intelligence and biotechnology as part of a bid to place Europe at the forefront of innovation. 20 March 2019
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