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The US Patent and Trademark Office has invalidated a design patent owned by moulded footwear company Crocs for its famous clog. 15 August 2017
Copyright
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
Patents
Orrick has strengthened its IP team with the addition of Scott Oliver in the firm’s Silicon Valley office. 14 August 2017
Copyright
A US judge has granted the owners of card game Cards Against Humanity an injunction against Skkye Enterprises, a company accused of selling counterfeit versions of the game. 14 August 2017
Trademarks
Five years on from Australia’s introduction of logo-free packs for tobacco products, the effects on people’s smoking habits are still a matter of controversy. WIPR speaks to Michiel Reerink of Japan Tobacco International about the core issues. 14 August 2017
Patents
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has thrown out an award of $2.8 million in attorneys’ fees and costs in a patent and trademark infringement suit against fashion brand Fossil. 10 August 2017
Trademarks
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has held that singer Will.i.am isn’t allowed to register ‘I Am’ trademarks for cosmetics and accessories. 9 August 2017
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The US International Trade Commission has announced plans to probe Apple over allegations of patent infringement. 9 August 2017
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Cosmetics brand Estée Lauder has been smacked with a trade dress infringement lawsuit over a new line of lipsticks. 8 August 2017
Trademarks
Thailand has become the 99th member of the Madrid System for registering and managing trademarks worldwide. 8 August 2017
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