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Trademarks

EU General Court sides with Sky in TM opposition

British telecoms company Sky has successfully stopped a trademark registration which it said would likely be confused with its earlier marks.   20 May 2019

Patents

Questel acquires majority stake in Brandstock

French IP service provider Questel has acquired a majority stake in German provider Brandstock, according to a release issued on Saturday, May 18.   20 May 2019

Patents

Unified Patents reveals new cybersecurity protection network

An organisation which aims to deter non-practicing entities has launched a new network to stop invalid patent assertions in the cybersecurity industry.   20 May 2019

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Effective Data Management for Trademark Attorneys

New technologies combined with effective business strategies can help lawyers make the most of their data, as Rory O’Neill finds out.   19 May 2019

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Brexit: A Complicated Picture

The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union has implications for trademark holders worldwide. Peter Scott reports on the latest developments.   19 May 2019

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Character Wars: Protecting Fictional Characters

Intellectual property can provide robust protection to fictional characters, but it’s important to understand the specific rights available in particular jurisdictions. Rory O’Neill reports.   19 May 2019

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Update on Trademark Protection in Venezuela Under U.S. Sanctions

Current and future trademark owners in Venezuela should be keeping a close watch on the application and maintenance process given U.S. economic sanctions on the country.   19 May 2019

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Canada Prepares to Implement Its New Trademark Regime

Mesmin Pierre, Director General, Trademarks Branch at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, explains how Canada is preparing for its June 17 target date to join three key IP agreements and implement major corresponding amendments to its trademark system.   19 May 2019

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A Snapshot of Legislative Changes from Around the World

The legal framework governing intellectual property has changed in several countries in the past 12 months. Saman Javed reports on some of the important developments.   19 May 2019

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Talkin’ Bout a Revolution

The rise of 3D printing has been a hot topic in intellectual property circles for years, but the advent of 4D printing could increase the opportunities and threats significantly, as Sarah Morgan finds out.   19 May 2019

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