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The resistance of the European patent system to the effects of Brexit is good news for the UK, although the situation for trademarks is different, says Neil Lampert, deputy chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys. 12 June 2019
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Injunctions can be a powerful weapon in licensing negotiations, but where in the world you choose to litigate makes a big difference, says Alexander Haertel of Kather Augenstein Rechtsanwälte, vice-chair of the Dispute Resolution Committee and vice-chair of the Young Members Congress at the Licensing Executives Society International. 12 June 2019
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An Indian court has issued an injunction which will stop 249 entities from broadcasting or streaming any audio or radio coverage of the current ICC Cricket World Cup. 12 June 2019
Trademarks
The Court of Justice of the European Union has today, June 12, ruled that national disclaimers attached to trademark registrations which exclude one element of the mark from an analysis of likelihood of confusion are in breach of EU law. 12 June 2019
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The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has decided to review a copyright infringement case in which rock band Led Zeppelin are accused of stealing elements of their 1971 song “Stairway to Heaven”. 12 June 2019
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South Korean smartphone maker LG Electronics has opposed Qualcomm’s request for a stay after a US court found Qualcomm had violated antitrust laws. 12 June 2019
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An effective IP harvesting system requires an organised approach, possible incentives for your IP team and regular engagement with inventors. 12 June 2019
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There are several IP considerations to bear in mind when using, integrating and contributing to open source software, says Daniel Tarr of Duane Morris. 12 June 2019
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Lego is suing an American manufacturer of child educational materials over figurines which the toymaker says infringe its trademarks and copyright. 11 June 2019
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An artist has sued the company which claims to own the trademark rights to Mexican painter Frida Kahlo’s name and image. 11 June 2019
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