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Donald Trump has reportedly shelved plans for an investigation into Chinese IP theft, after China backed UN trade sanctions on North Korea over its ballistic missile and nuclear tests. 8 August 2017
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The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has handed civil liberties group the Electronic Frontier Foundation a patent win. 8 August 2017
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The sale of grey market goods can be treated as a criminal offence, according to the UK’s highest court. 7 August 2017
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The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Vishal Amin as the next IP Enforcement Coordinator. 4 August 2017
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If the UK leaves the EU without joining the European Economic Area, the principle of trademark rights exhaustion—as imposed by EU treaties and case law—would cease to apply in the UK, requiring the UK to adopt a new model. Kate O’Rourke of the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and Olivia Gray of Charles Russell Speechlys report. 4 August 2017
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US President Donald Trump will reportedly sign a memorandum potentially directing US officials to target Chinese trade practices and clamp down on IP theft. 3 August 2017
Trademarks
Three insurers may need to indemnify their policyholder for a trademark settlement with an agricultural pesticide distributor . 3 August 2017
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Peter Luger Steak House, a renowned New York City restaurant, has dismissed its trademark infringement dispute with Pennsylvania rival Carl Von Luger Steak & Seafood Restaurant. 3 August 2017
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Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster secured a win against two authors late last week, after a US judge ruled that picture books based on famous novels infringe copyright. 3 August 2017
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DLA Piper has announced that former US Navy surface line officer John Guaragna has been appointed co-managing partner of the firm’s Austin office. 1 August 2017
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