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Copyright
The recently-leaked EU copyright directive contains provisions on neighbouring rights for news publishers that go one step too far, WIPR readers have said. 12 September 2016
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Digital music service Spotify has successfully recovered a domain name at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Forum in the US that infringed its trademark. 8 September 2016
Trademarks
Drinks maker Diageo and Canadian rival Mexcor are heading back to court after a US appeals court vacated a permanent injunction against Mexcor for trademark infringement. 8 September 2016
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Officials from the US Customs and Border Protection and staff from the Center of Excellence and Expertise have seized 7,800 pairs of counterfeit Salvatore Ferragamo shoes, some of which were available online. 7 September 2016
Copyright
US games publisher Electronic Arts, maker of “The Sims”, has been handed a mixed ruling in its copyright and trade secrets dispute with technology company Direct Technologies. 7 September 2016
Copyright
US law firm Skiermont Derby has expanded its intellectual property practice by hiring Mieke Malmberg and Hajir Ardebili as partners in Los Angeles. 7 September 2016
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E-commerce website Alibaba has reportedly been asked by a number of trade groups to “properly address” counterfeiting in a transparent, efficient and speedy manner. 6 September 2016
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Actor Lindsay Lohan has lost an image rights dispute with the makers of the “Grand Theft Auto” video games. 5 September 2016
Trademarks
Film director Francis Ford Coppola’s winery has sued Oregon-based vineyard Copa di Vino, claiming the winery is infringing its trade dress and trademarks. 31 August 2016
Patents
Consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) has succeeded in its patent infringement claim against Onuge Personal Care, a manufacturer and distributor of teeth whitening products. 30 August 2016
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