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Patents
Non-practising entity infringement cases declined globally from 2012 to 2019 | ‘NPEs should now be considered part of the patent ecosystem’ | US activity most prolific worldwide but soaring growth in China | Specific sectors named as frequent targets. 16 May 2024
Law firm news
Diversity and mental health IP Champion Jane Wainwright of Potter Clarkson offers simple tips to maintain a healthy mind, from learning how to say ‘no’ to taking up a quirky hobby. 16 May 2024
Future of IP
BigTech comments diverge on proposals over how much human oversight is needed for AI-assisted inventions | Google welcomes “step in the right direction” but IBM and Qualcomm request more clarification and better definitions of the tech | Office’s reliance on Pannu v Iolab questioned by leading AI patent owner. 15 May 2024
Trademarks
Googly Eye Cru has filed complaint over collaboration between fashion brands featuring cartoon eyes | Company says collection infringes its well-known trademark. 15 May 2024
Careers
Firm kicks off expansion by recruiting Ex-Ashurst Japan head in Tokyo | Move allows closer collaborating with consulting arm OXYGY | Renewable energy, life sciences, technology and media clients in the region a target | Full details from CEO Christian Bartsch. 15 May 2024
Patents Channel
Braxton Davis, associate general counsel of patents at Meta and Executive Director at the National Council on Patent Practicum, discusses the importance of recognizing an objective measure for competence in patent practitioners and the upcoming Certified Patent Practitioner exam. 15 May 2024
Patents
Watch Sharon Israel, chief policy officer and director, International Affairs at the USPTO as she shares the office's priorities in 2024 in a WIPR Summit presentation. 15 May 2024
Patents
Virtual patent marking (VPM) is a crucial yet often overlooked strategy for U.S. patent owners. Grant Peters of Barnes & Thornburg provides a practical guide on overcoming start-up hesitancy and maximizing VPM benefits. 15 May 2024
Patents
Watch this WIPR Summit 2024 presentation for insights into landmark cases and their potential impact on your business. Will Covey, deputy general counsel at the USPTO, discusses his role in overseeing the moral and professional standards of patent attorneys and agents. 15 May 2024
Trademarks
Protecting IP online is challenging and requires global and third-party efforts. At the WIPR Summit, Evan Williams of Alibaba, Geneviève Prévost of Molson Coors, Sara Suleiman of HP, and Tiffany Gehrke of Marshall, Gerstein & Borun discuss effective 2024 strategies. 15 May 2024
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