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Trademarks
US Supreme Court justices presiding over a closely-watched case are so far struggling with the notion of “wilfulness” as a requirement for awarding profits in trademark infringement cases. 15 January 2020
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Global law firm Alston & Bird has elected three new IP lawyers to its partnership, part of a total of 17 lawyers who gained promotion. 15 January 2020
Trademarks
The UK Intellectual Property Office has sided with jewellery retailer Tiffany & Co and agreed to halt the registration of a beautician’s trademark. 15 January 2020
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Withers KhattarWong, the Singaporean office of Withers, has hired Jonathan Kok as a partner in its technology and IP practice. 14 January 2020
Trademarks
The number of global brands that suffered a trademark infringement rose to 85% last year, up from 81% in 2018 and 74% in 2017, according to the latest research from CompuMark. 14 January 2020
Patents
The US Supreme Court has declined to revisit the issue of patent subject matter eligibility, a move that one lawyer called “bad for the health of Americans and bad for our economy”. 14 January 2020
Patents
Masimo, a company specialising in medical technology products, is suing Apple for allegedly stealing trade secrets and infringing multiple patents related to the Apple Watch. 14 January 2020
Trademarks
Marcel Fashion Group could face an “uphill battle” at the US Supreme Court in its long-running dispute with Lucky Brand Dungarees, lawyers have told WIPR. 14 January 2020
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Leason Ellis has promoted Lauren Emerson and Jordan Garner to partner. 14 January 2020
Patents
A non-practising entity did not follow proper procedure for challenging a decision of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board in a dispute with TV network CBS, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled. 13 January 2020
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