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Trademarks
Olusola Aleru of Inventa shares a guide to securing or opposing a mark in the West African nation. 30 April 2024
Trade secrets
Legal experts predict commission’s rule banning non-competes will be overturned by US Supreme Court | US Chamber of Commerce plans to sue the FTC for its “unlawful” and “blatant power grab” | Ruling aimed at promoting competition and protecting workers' freedom | Creates a “risky landscape” for businesses by taking away “best means” of preventing trade secrets misuse, say critics. 24 April 2024
Law firm news
IP firm had argued representative action did not meet ‘same interest’ requirement | Trial expected to take place in January next year. 24 April 2024
Trade secrets
Business advocacy group challenges commission’s authority and the legitimacy of its new rule banning non-compete agreements | Rule change sets a “dangerous precedent for government micromanagement” | Lawsuit argues FTC's actions will negatively impact businesses and employees. 25 April 2024
Trademarks
Counsel for the maker of Back to the Future’s time-travelling car, Roger Behle of Foley tells WIPR why film merchandising is a lucrative hit—as long as it’s protected, of course. 23 April 2024
Artificial Intelligence
Patlytics closed a seed round led by Gradient Ventures | Lawyers among group of investors | Software automates aspects of the patent process. 15 April 2024
Diversity
As the market for talented IP attorneys intensifies, it is vital to reach out to
tomorrow’s trailblazers. Marisa Woutersen shares insights from a conference featuring Meta’s Braxton Davis. 18 April 2024
Unified Patent Court
Government says membership is ‘essential’ but more time is needed for public discourse and engagement | If it joins, Ireland would be the only native English-speaking country in the court. 17 April 2024
Diversity
The conversation on how law firms can better protect the wellbeing and mental health of their employees has been reignited over the past few months. Could there finally be a culture shift ahead? Sarah Speight reports. 16 April 2024
Careers
Oblon managing partner among ITC and complex IP litigation team to join new firm | Transitioning was the “right move” says Daniel Pereria. 15 April 2024
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