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Launching a major new sporting competition means navigating a complex network of rights owners and parties, lawyers said on Friday 28 June. 1 July 2019
Trademarks
Financial institution Capital One has accused Texas-based Capital 1 Finance Consultants of violating its rights in the “widely recognised and famous” ‘Capital One’ trademark. 1 July 2019
Patents
SEP litigation threats have increased in recent years in the automotive sector, leading companies to consider their options, whether as SEPs owners or as implementers. Pauline Debré and Simon Corbineau-Picci of Linklaters explain the issues. 1 July 2019
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Simmons & Simmons has opened an office in Shenzhen, China, as it seeks to strengthen the firm’s presence across the country. 28 June 2019
Trademarks
While the European Union lacks a harmonised law for the enforcement of unregistered rights, there are still plenty of options for rights owners, according to lawyers. 28 June 2019
Copyright
Robert Guadio, a founding member of American soul band The Four Seasons, has settled his copyright lawsuit with Swedish streaming service Spotify. 28 June 2019
Patents
The European Patent Office is to seek closer alignment with its member states, as well as other European and international institutions. 28 June 2019
Trademarks
An increase in trademark filings due to technological, political and social change has been a key factor in the drafting of the European Intellectual Property Office’s Strategic Plan 2025, according to Christian Archambeau, the office’s executive director. 28 June 2019
Trademarks
An EU court has handed defeat to Aldi, rejecting the German supermarket chain’s trademark opposition against a ‘Crone’ trademark covering jewellery and clothing. 28 June 2019
Trademarks
An advocate general has advised the Court of Justice of the European Union that the EU General Court erred in requiring the owners of London’s Burlington Arcade to specify the goods and services covered by three UK marks registered prior to the date of the relevant case law. 27 June 2019
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