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Influential Women in IP
There is undoubtedly greater recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion throughout the legal sector. But companies, organisations, and law firms know that, in order to ensure lasting change, they must build on that progress. 24 November 2021
Copyright
María José Sánchez Rey of the Colombian Coffee Growers Federation tells WIPR about how her dream job combines her love of IP, coffee and working for a higher purpose. 24 November 2021
Patents
General Electric, Home Depot and Ikea did not infringe patents covering vintage style bulbs held by the University of California, according to the US International Trade Commission. 24 November 2021
Trademarks
British bank Barclays has accused California-based fintech Plaid of infringing the bank’s ‘Rise’ trademarks with the launch of competing fintech incubator services. 24 November 2021
Copyright
For ‘nyfties’ to cement their phenomenal early success they will require regulation, but this could face strong opposition, says Dinusha Mendis of Bournemouth University. 24 November 2021
Trademarks
A US cryptocurrency developer has been blocked from operating a "Lord of the Rings" digital token after JRR Tolkien’s estate took action. 23 November 2021
Copyright
Singapore’s Copyright Act came into force on Sunday, 21 November, updating the country’s copyright regime to take into account technological developments in recent years. 23 November 2021
Influential Women in IP
Efforts to increase diversity at the patent bar reflect common sense, say Angela Oliver, Joe Matal and Jeff Wolfson of Haynes Boone. 22 November 2021
Copyright
A British citizen has admitted his involvement in the Sparks Group, an international piracy ring that illegally distributed films and television shows online, in a US district court. 22 November 2021
Copyright
Google has signed a licensing agreement with news agency Agence France-Presse that will see the tech company paying to host its news content. 22 November 2021
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