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The Indian government has approved its intellectual property rights policy, promising to increase awareness of IP rights and enhance access to healthcare. 16 May 2016
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US President Barack Obama has signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act into law, meaning trade secrets will now have federal protection and be brought into line with other forms of intellectual property. 12 May 2016
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Technology threatens to give counterfeiters the edge over brand owners, particularly in the form of advances in labelling and 3D printing. Stuart Fuller of NetNames reports. 11 May 2016
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Law firm Bird & Bird has promoted Antonio Cueto, David Allison, Nick Aries, Roberto Camilli and Tim Harris to partner in the firm’s intellectual property practice. 10 May 2016
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On February 20, Apple suffered a humiliating defeat in one of its latest patent wars with its component supplier Samsung Electronics. 9 May 2016
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For ten years, German intellectual property courts, above all the Düsseldorf District Court and Court of Appeal, have been developing and refining a procedure that allows IP owners to seek an inspection of devices presumed to infringe their rights. 9 May 2016
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The US International Trade Commission has said it will launch an investigation into smartphone makers including Sony, Samsung, ZTE and LG over alleged patent infringement. 9 May 2016
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Pending legal reforms in the US are likely to make it easier for semiconductor companies to enforce their IP rights, even if attempts to amend the patent system have stalled. WIPR reports. 9 May 2016
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On June 23, 2016, British people will vote on whether they wish to remain in the EU. WIPR explores what impact a ‘Brexit’ could have on trademarks. 9 May 2016
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With thousands of patents to its name, Ericsson is engaged in more than 100 licensing agreements and is committed to improving the overall licensing landscape. In an interview with WIPR, director of IP rights policy Claudia Tapia explains how. 6 May 2016
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