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Trademarks
The case put a spotlight on ‘dupe culture’ and offered a clear route for brands to take on the discounters. But not every brand will have the means or the inclination to put up the fight, discovers Marisa Woutersen. 22 January 2025
Copyright
Court rules toymaker's kinetic sculptures qualify for copyright protection | Decision rejects arguments that only static poses should be protected | Experts hail decision as “refreshingly permissive view” of copyright law. 22 January 2025
Careers
‘Distinguished’ litigator Coke Morgan Stewart takes her place as deputy and interim director of the US Patent and Trademark Office, where she was formerly employed for a decade. 22 January 2025
Patents
In an exclusive interview, the One IPO Search project lead explains how a change in mindset at the office helped ‘unlock the value’ of UK patent data. 22 January 2025
Trademarks
Aldi “intended to take advantage of TM’s reputation to sell own version," says judge | Major ruling overturns High Court | Discount retailers’ strategy of copycat products in jeopardy. 20 January 2025
Unified Patent Court
UK trade association weighs in on Microsoft UPC appeal which deals with issue of representation | Former CIPA head says court should not “divide” European patent profession | SMEs could be forced to opt out patents due to counsel costs. 20 January 2025
Trademarks
The famous Aussie export has become ‘Since 1974’ outside the countries where it was born after losing out to US footwear giant Deckers, finds Muireann Bolger. 17 January 2025
Careers
Former King & Spalding partner opens own firm | Focus on high-stakes commercial litigation and dispute resolution. 17 January 2025
Copyright
News from around the world that you may have missed, including Panasonic’s SEP settlements with Xiaomi and OPPO, a revived Moana copyright lawsuit against Disney, Prime Hydration’s trademark spat with the US Olympic Committee, and INTA 2025 meeting registrations now open. 17 January 2025
Artificial Intelligence
Custom AI classifier tool spotlights key findings including top in chip technology | Challenges common perception that China lags behind in key industry sector. 16 January 2025
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