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Trade group IP2Innovate has warned that courts across Europe are failing to consider proportionality in patent cases, while urging the European Commission to promote similar reforms to those recently enacted in Germany. 25 November 2021
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President Joe Biden has nominated Katherine (Kathi) Vidal, the head of Winston & Strawn’s Silicon Valley office, as the next director of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). 24 November 2021
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General Electric, Home Depot and Ikea did not infringe patents covering vintage style bulbs held by the University of California, according to the US International Trade Commission. 24 November 2021
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For ‘nyfties’ to cement their phenomenal early success they will require regulation, but this could face strong opposition, says Dinusha Mendis of Bournemouth University. 24 November 2021
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A US cryptocurrency developer has been blocked from operating a "Lord of the Rings" digital token after JRR Tolkien’s estate took action. 23 November 2021
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Walmart is facing a trademark infringement lawsuit after footwear brand Vans accused the retailer of ripping off the designs of more than 20 pairs of shoes. 16 November 2021
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The title of this article, intentionally borrows from the opening phrase given by Prince Hamlet in William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet”: “To be, or not to be”. 12 November 2021
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Health and fitness company IFIT has sued Victoria’s Secret Stores for allegedly infringing its “SWEAT” trademarks. 12 November 2021
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The EU’s Africa IP SME helpdesk aims to support economic growth in Africa while presenting new economic frontiers for EU businesses, finds Muireann Bolger. 4 November 2021
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Spruson & Ferguson Australia and Shelston IP have combined to create the largest IP firm in Australia. 2 November 2021
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