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Trademarks
A US court has denied Anheuser Busch’s motion to dismiss several of Patagonia’s claims against the brewery. 5 September 2019
Trademarks
Europe’s highest court has ruled that an EU trademark owner who believes their IP has been infringed, may sue before an EU court in any member state in which the infringer’s ‘advertised to’ consumers are based. 5 September 2019
Patents
Canadian patent and trademark agency firm Fetherstonhaugh & Co has changed its name to Smart & Biggar IP Agency Co. 5 September 2019
Patents
Bridgestone Corporation has won a favourable ruling at a Chinese court in a design patent infringement suit against two local tyre makers, the Japanese company announced. 5 September 2019
Copyright
IP disputes made up 80% of cases heard by the Beijing Internet Court over its first year in existence, Chinese state media have reported. 4 September 2019
Trademarks
Barack and Michelle Obama are seeking to have a trademark invalidated to clear the way for the registration of their own production company’s name, ‘Higher Ground Productions’. 4 September 2019
Copyright
Ariana Grande is suing Forever 21 for $10 million, alleging that the retailer used her likeness, trademarks and copyright to promote its products after the singer refused an endorsement deal. 4 September 2019
Patents
Huawei has vehemently rejected US allegations of technology theft and patent infringement, and accused US authorities of harassing its staff. 4 September 2019
Trademarks
DC Comics is investigating whether to oppose three trademark applications, one of which features a superhero cartoon character and another including the word ‘Joker’. 4 September 2019
Patents
McGuireWoods has appointed IP litigator Jason Cook as managing partner of the firm’s Dallas office. 4 September 2019
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