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A Siemens unit plans to sue unidentified users who illegally downloaded its software via the internet service provider Comcast for damages of up to $150,000 and has demanded the handover of their personal details. 10 February 2021
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The legality of making oral proceedings by video conference at the European Patent Office compulsory without the consent of all affected parties is to be reviewed. 10 February 2021
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In a significant ruling, Mexico’s Supreme Court overturned decades of resistance and allowed a patent term adjustment, Marina Hurtado-Cruz of Baker McKenzie reports. 10 February 2021
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The Biden administration has signalled it may be tougher on antitrust, after the Department of Justice and the US Federal Trade Commission tightened the rules on mergers and acquisitions 9 February 2021
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How do you avoid becoming the target of a trade secrets suit or criminal investigation? What are some of the strategic considerations when there is a parallel civil trade secrets case and a criminal trade secrets investigation? 9 February 2021
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A Utah theme park is suing Taylor Swift over the title of her latest album “Evermore”, claiming the artist is selling “counterfeit” merchandise and damaging its reputation. 5 February 2021
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The International Olympic Committee has asked the US to keep Saudi Arabia on a piracy watchlist ahead of this summer’s games in Tokyo. 5 February 2021
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The English Court of Appeal has avoided a potentially dangerous erosion of the without prejudice rule. Richard Roberts, Aidan Southall, and Georgia Carr of Potter Clarkson report. 4 February 2021
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The US International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Samsung regarding alleged infringements of Swedish company Ericsson’s wireless technology patents. 3 February 2021
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President Xi Jinping has called for a stronger and more efficient legal system of IP rights protection, putting innovation at the centre of China’s future prosperity. 2 February 2021
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