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Standard essential patents
Lord Justice Arnold questions Judge Mellor’s ‘inconsistent’ previous ruling in Levovo dispute but largely aligns | Lord Justice Birss ‘surprised it took so long to produce draft judgment’ | InterDigital’s bid for 49-50 US cents per unit cut to 22.5 US cents. 12 July 2024
Copyright
Hip-hop group claims restaurant chain’s 1970’s-style commercial evokes 30-year-old music video | Beastie Boys refuse licences for third-party product advertising purposes in deference to late band member Adam Yauch’s wishes. 12 July 2024
Careers
Firm adds automotive expert with extensive trial and appellate experience | New chair of Hatch-Waxman & Biologics Practice is an FDA and pharma litigation expert who will ‘provide clarity in an uncertain post-Chevron world’. 12 July 2024
Artificial Intelligence
The Bundesgerichtshof's DABUS decision offers a path for European harmonisation—with the US playing catchup, explains DABUS patent attorney Malte Köllner of Köllner & Partner. 12 July 2024
Unified Patent Court
Top ten firms handled over 70% of cases filed at the pan-European court | Full list of most prolific plaintiffs and defendants named. 11 July 2024
Future of IP
Emirates Minister of Economy makes nomination at WIPO’s 65th meeting in Geneva | Proposal aims to improve Arabic engagement with WIPO and support multilingualism | Announcement runs alongside collaboration efforts by Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia. 11 July 2024
Future of IP
With scant details to go on, the IP industry is anticipating what Keir Starmer’s appointments and pre-election statements will mean in practice, finds Marisa Woutersen. 10 July 2024
Trade secrets
As investor suits stalk Pegasystems after its landmark loss, in-house legal departments should note the salutary lessons on liability exposure. 10 July 2024
Careers
IP specialist RNA Law will focus on litigation, prosecution, and transactions | Seven senior lawyers make switch to new firm led by litigator Rob Rodrigues. 10 July 2024
Trademarks
IPEC judge said UK Innovations infringed AGA’s trademarks with electric-converted ovens but not copyright | Defendant successfully relied on section 51 copyright defence. 9 July 2024
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