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Shein used algorithms in ‘systematic’ IP theft, artists claim

The online retailer is under fire for IP ‘crimes’ against potentially thousands of designers | Artists allege that Shein uses an algorithm to generate ‘exact’ copies of works and avoids litigation with a ‘baked in’ strategy.   14 July 2023

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Protecting the cultural heritage of indigenous and Afro-Mexican peoples

In January 2022, the Federal Law for the Protection of the Cultural Heritage of Indigenous and Afromexican Peoples and Communities was issued in order to protect and safeguard the cultural heritage, knowledge, traditional cultural expressions, and collective intellectual property of indigenous and Afromexican peoples and communities.   13 July 2023

Trademarks

Will the Jack Daniel’s case cause “Lotso” issues for Disney?

The merchandising of a Toy Story 3 character may lead to an unhappy ending for the film studio in light of the landmark ruling, explain Tom Polcyn and Alex Weidner of Thompson Coburn.   13 July 2023

Trademarks

New EUIPO chief named, say reports

Head of organisation’s Board of Appeal reportedly prevails over INTA CEO in closely watched race | Successful candidate will replace Christian Archambeau.   12 July 2023

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Google accused of 'stealing everything ever created and shared on the internet' to create Bard

Eight individuals have accused Google of stealing emails, creative works, and photographs to build its commercial AI products | Bard complicit in ‘data theft from millions’ | Public discourse efforts over data scraping derided by complaint.   12 July 2023

Patents

Spanish brand loses bid to oppose Nike eyewear sign in EU

Nike’s innovation arm fends off opposition to trademark registration | Separate case sees PTAB agree to review Nike patents disputed by Lululemon.   12 July 2023

Patents

Merchant & Gould hires design patent specialist as partner

The hire expands the firm’s patent prosecution capabilities and aims to meet rising demand for design patents.   12 July 2023

Trademarks

Marques wades into Mars lawsuit over historic mark

Brand owners’ organisation says lawsuit over old M&M's mark is important for members | First time the association has waded into a French national case.   11 July 2023

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King & Spalding hires veteran ‘first-chair trial lawyer’

The new partner has more than 30 years’ experience in high-stakes litigation, including patent, trademark and trade secrets cases.   11 July 2023

Patents

Innovation in the face of Europe’s forest fires

Did the fires that devastated vast areas of Europe in 2017 and 2022 lead to more innovation to help prevent future disasters? Susana Rodrigues of Inventa investigates.   11 July 2023

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