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Patents
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed victory to Uber Technologies yesterday, May 5, reversing a Patent Trial and Appeal Board decision on a location-sharing patent. 6 May 2020
Copyright
The Licensing Executives Society International has launched three new guides for businesses looking to monetise their IP. 5 May 2020
Trademarks
The US Supreme Court appears to be fearful of applying a categorical rule in a dispute over whether a ‘.com’ can turn a generic term like ‘Booking’ into a protectable trademark, lawyers have told WIPR. 5 May 2020
Patents
The US Patent and Trademark Office has launched a platform aimed at supporting patent owners wanting to license technology related to the “prevention, treatment, and diagnosis” of COVID-19. 5 May 2020
Trademarks
In early April, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit handed a small but significant victory to trademark owners in a case involving colour marks for product packaging. Andrea Anderson of Holland & Hart reports. 5 May 2020
Trademarks
German ingredients supplier Döhler has prevailed over Irish food company Kerry Group in a trademark dispute at the EU General Court. 4 May 2020
Copyright
IP offices around the world have introduced further measures aimed at minimising disruption caused by the pandemic, with many extending their deadlines to support users. 4 May 2020
Trademarks
German supermarket Lidl has won a partial victory in its effort to have a biodegradable plastics trademark revoked at the EU General Court. 4 May 2020
Copyright
Japanese multinationals Canon and Toyota have pledged not to enforce their patents and other IP rights against any activities aimed at stopping the spread of COVID-19, as part of a new partnership. 4 May 2020
Copyright
A rather bitter controversy broke out on Twitter this week when the president of a US non-profit group claimed that it owned copyright for the Bi Pride flag, and threatened to enforce it. 1 May 2020
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