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Trump taken down in trumpet trademark battle
US President Donald Trump has a lost a trademark tussle against the maker of an app designed to teach people how to play the trumpet.   16 August 2017
Copyright
Showtime begins clampdown on illegal McGregor v Mayweather streams
The exclusive owner of the US TV broadcasting rights of the Conor McGregor v Floyd Mayweather boxing match has applied to shut down 45 sites allegedly hosting illegal streams.   16 August 2017
Trademarks
Expanded protection for cheese, ham and beer
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is likely to have a significant impact on geographical indications in Canada, and rights owners need to be prepared for the new regime, say Suzanne Antal and Micheline Dessureault of Joli-Coeur Lacasse Avocats.   16 August 2017
Trademarks
New look for trade and trademarks in Canada
Canada’s IP system is undergoing a number of changes, from the impact of a new trade deal to the effects of a Supreme Court ruling, as WIPR finds out.   16 August 2017
Patents
FRAND: The way forward in the licensing landscape
From a ground-breaking patent ruling in the English High Court to investigations into licensing practices, the FRAND area is hotting up, as WIPR finds out.   15 August 2017
Patents
USPTO invalidates Crocs clog design patent
The US Patent and Trademark Office has invalidated a design patent owned by moulded footwear company Crocs for its famous clog.   15 August 2017
Trademarks
Costco ordered to pay damages over counterfeit Tiffany rings
Wholesaler Costco has been told it must pay an initial sum of $8.2 million to jewellery company Tiffany for unlawfully using its trademark on rings.   15 August 2017
Patents
BT and Valve patent clash dismissed
A judge has dismissed a patent infringement lawsuit between UK telecommunications company BT and games developer Valve.   15 August 2017
Copyright
Trump asks USTR to assess options over Chinese IP theft probe
US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum asking the US trade representative Robert Lighthizer to assess whether an investigation into Chinese IP theft is necessary.   15 August 2017
Trademarks
Free speech: where to draw the line
The US Supreme Court’s ruling in Matal v Tam said it was unconstitutional for trademarks to be blocked on grounds of disparagement, in a win for free speech. What impact will it have, and who are the real winners? WIPR finds out.   15 August 2017

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