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The US acting solicitor general has weighed in on a case being mulled over by the US Supreme Court over whether inter partes reviews (IPRs) are constitutional. 25 October 2017
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The cancellation process for unused trademarks in Russia is changing and developing. In 2013 cancellation actions were transferred for consideration by the IP Court. Previously they were considered by the Moscow Arbitration Court (2011–2013) and before that by the Patent Disputes Chamber. 24 October 2017
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As noted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, “public research”, meaning research primarily funded with public money and carried out by universities and public research institutions, plays an extremely important role in innovation systems by ensuring the provision of new knowledge. 24 October 2017
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Wolters Kluwer has agreed to sell its trademark solutions business Corsearch to Audax Private Equity for $140 million. 24 October 2017
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A US judge has ordered a new trial in the long-running design patent dispute between Apple and Samsung. 24 October 2017
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Baker Botts has appointed former Kirkland & Ellis partner Katharine Burke to its International Trade Commission team in Washington, DC. 24 October 2017
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The EU General Court has backed the European Commission in clearing a string of luxury watch makers of any wrongdoing in relation to their selective repair systems. 24 October 2017
Trademarks
The EU General Court has sided with Spanish biscuit company Galletas Gullón in a dispute with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and telecoms company O2 over 3D trademarks. 24 October 2017
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IP lawyer Brian Winterfeldt has announced that he has opened his own firm after nearly 20 years of being a trademark attorney. 23 October 2017
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IP law firm Redd has announced its legal team will join media, technology and brands law firm Wiggin to create what it described as an “IP powerhouse”. 23 October 2017
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