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Trade secrets

Propel Fuels seeks top-up damages of $1.2bn in secrets case

California superior court has power to treble damages over “wilful and malicious actions” | Victorious renewable fuels ‘pioneer’ asks for maximum statutory damages due to ‘David and Goliath’ scenario.   20 December 2024

Trademarks

E.l.f cleared of copycat claims in spat with Benefit Cosmetics

Court sides with e.l.f. Cosmetics in trademark dispute with Benefit | Court finds no evidence e.l.f.’s Lash ‘N Roll mascara caused consumer confusion | Despite product being a ‘dupe’, the judge finds it distinct and marketed as an affordable alternative.   19 December 2024

Patents

Lenovo faces US import ban as ITC sides with Ericsson

Initial ruling finds Lenovo infringed four SEPs held by Ericsson | Chinese company optimistic that UK rate-setting case will be favourable.   19 December 2024

Trade secrets

Samsara v Motive: ‘Secrets case reads like a pulp novel’

The bitter dispute between two fleet tech companies underscores the fine line between competitive intelligence and improper conduct, explains Joseph Barber of Howard & Howard.   19 December 2024

AI

WATCH: Where are we now? Navigating the latest legal and regulatory developments

Clarify legislation and regulations: Outline and analyse current AI and IP laws across the UK and EU jurisdictions, including the EU AI Act.   18 December 2024

Trademarks

USPTO sanctions attorney over sham Chinese TM filings

Office ramps up efforts to clamp down on fraudulent Chinese filings leading to depletion and clutter on registry | Attorney bypassed key rules on applications to ‘save time’ | China applicants continue to drive US trademark growth, accounting for more than 26% of all new US applications this year.   18 December 2024

Future of IP

‘We want passion, fun and noise’: Ocado’s Lucy Wojcik on stress testing counsel

After Ocado drew the line under its “intense” litigation with AutoStore last year, IP lead Lucy Wojcik tells WIPR that it’s onwards and upwards for the trailblazing grocery tech brand.   18 December 2024

Artificial Intelligence

UK explores AI training data opt-out under major new consultation

Government officials seek ‘win-win for both sides’ | Consultation will gather input from creators, rights holders, and AI firms, to ‘co-design’ a copyright framework | Transparency, AI datasets and labelling, and likeness also under scrutiny.   17 December 2024

Trademarks

Aldi v Thatchers: Will UK appeal finally herd the copycats?

Aldi’s victory over a cider brand left many wondering if the courts would ever push back on ‘copycat’ products. It’s time for the CoA to step in, hears Muireann Bolger.   17 December 2024

Future of IP

Arusha Protocol takes root: Fresh growth for plant variety protection in Africa

The November protocol provides an important framework for Africa’s breeders and innovators to better protect their IP, explain Pieter Visagie and Nicky Garnett of Adams & Adams.   17 December 2024

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