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A US plan to ban non-compete clauses is like using “an axe rather than a scalpel to perform brain surgery” and may tear up trade secrets protection, finds Muireann Bolger. 17 January 2023
Jurisdiction reports
Among the devastating and far-reaching consequences of Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February last year, IP in the region has been affected. In particular, the sanctions imposed on Russia and the counteractions of Russia against “unfriendly” countries have raised uncertainty and concern among IP rights holders. 17 January 2023
Jurisdiction reports
Venezuela has seen some positive changes in the past few years when it comes to intellectual property, but it still departs from international norms in several areas, says Sebastián González Yanes of Pi.360. 17 January 2023
Influential Women in IP
Mexico has made positive changes to its IP system but greater clarity is needed to reassure rights holders. Victor Garrido and Christian Thomae of Dumont round up the key developments in 2022. 17 January 2023
Jurisdiction reports
The country’s first dedicated Business Court will offer more collaboration on IP cases, state-of-the-art facilities for use in lawsuits and access to expert advice, says Ryo Maruyama of Kyosei International Patent Office. 17 January 2023
Copyright
The country has updated its legal framework to tackle rights infringement, a tidal wave of counterfeit goods and online copyright, say Maria Athanassiadou and Fotini Kardiopoulis of Dr Helen Papaconstantinou & Partners. 17 January 2023
Copyright
Gap Band family members suing BMG over claims that the music publisher breached copyright contract | Fourth case involving Ronson and the hit song | Heirs claim they are owed royalties. 16 January 2023
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Hogan Lovells has announced two key leadership changes for this year. 16 January 2023
Jurisdiction reports
IP reforms swept across the continent in 2022, with trademark laws updated and a heightened focus on patent systems, say Somayya Khan and Pieter Visagie of Adams & Adams. 13 January 2023
Trademarks
US designer offended at claims that he was trying to trade on the sportswear giant’s name | Jury found in favour of the argument that stripes cannot be owned. 13 January 2023
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