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The UK has maintained its top five place ranking in the Global Innovation Index, the annual report published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. 21 September 2021
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Several groups ranging from patent organisations, educational institutions to music industry firms have urged the US International Trade Commission to ban Google from importing its hardware products into the US in a patent dispute with speaker maker Sonos. 15 September 2021
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This week marks the ten year anniversary of America Invents Act (AIA), which became law on September 16, 2011. Also known as the Leahy-Smith Act, the AIA was designed to modernise the US patent system but its detractors have argued that the Act’s provisions could stifle innovation. 15 September 2021
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The UAE has increasingly focused on protecting and enhancing its intangible assets as it seeks to promote the region as an IP hub, says Raka Roy of Galadari Law. 14 September 2021
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General Electric has succeeded in preventing wind-turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy from importing products into the US. 13 September 2021
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The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that protected designation of origins extend to services as well as products themselves. 13 September 2021
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An EU court has rejected a French skincare company’s bid to reverse the European Union Intellectual Property Office’s rejection of a three-dimensional ovoid-shaped sign. 9 September 2021
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Hong Kong law firm Tiang & Partners has hired partner Chiang Ling Li to head its IP practice. 8 September 2021
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Since September 2020, the European Union Intellectual Property Office has invalidated six trademarks covering reproductions of Banksy's iconic works registered by Pest Control Office, a company set up to represent the street artist’s interests while preserving his anonymity. 7 September 2021
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A new EU-funded cooperation project to create, protect and promote intellectual property rights across Africa has officially been launched. 3 September 2021
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