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18 April 2025 Panellists from Crowell & Moring, Molson Coors, Accenture, and Whirlpool share cost-effective approaches to managing IP disputes, including the use of alternative dispute resolution and strategic resource allocation.
16 April 2025
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Patents
With the Unified Patent Court gaining momentum, Andrew Thompson of EIP and Greg Corcoran emphasise the importance of a well-crafted patent strategy for semiconductor companies.
Patents
Despite the hype—and en banc review—the case between EcoFactor and Google does not provide the court with a robust opportunity to rethink its approach to expert testimony on damages, say Robert Frederickson and Jordan Bock of Goodwin
Trademarks
Sound marks continue to spark the interest of brand owners—particulary in competitive sectors such as food—but successful registration relies on inherent distinctiveness, explains Joana Fialho Pinto of Inventa.
Future of IP
The Supreme Court’s decision sets a new benchmark in IP protection, marking a key victory for both local and international growers, according to winning counsel Sunny Su of Lusheng.
Trademarks
It’s blackcurrant squash, not cider, at the centre of a new complaint against the supermarket, but is another brand victory in the bag? Kirsten Gilbert of Marks & Clerk explores.
Trademarks
Tapestry’s action against the Chinese fast fashion giant may shake up brand protection and e-retailers’ liability, explain Michelle Cooke and Taylor Coley of ArentFox Schiff.
Patents
Rightsholders with EU-based operations should evaluate their supply chains and hedge against new vulnerabilities, say Michael Washbrook and Justyna Ostrowska-Krupa of Taylor Wessing.
Copyright
The Copyright Amendment Bill is one of the most ambitious reforms in South Africa’s recent history and cuts across the economy, creators’ rights, and trade relations, explains Miguel Bibe of Inventa
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Patents
15 April 2025 The US International Trade Commission has long been a favourable forum for patent cases, and—in light of recent decisions and a potentially pro-SEP administration—should only continue to be so, write Smith Brittingham and Yi Yu of Finnegan.
Artificial Intelligence
15 April 2025 The Copyright Licensing Agency has expanded its permissions to let businesses use copyrighted content in AI prompts, while ensuring compensation for creators. Marisa Woutersen finds out more from its head of rightsholder relations.
Unified Patent Court
15 April 2025 Partners from Forresters reflect on the first 21 months of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), highlighting patentee-friendly trends and key developments on the horizon.
Patents
14 April 2025 Latest US action follows European and US district court lawsuits | Nokia targets alleged infringement of video processing patents | Action comes weeks after Nokia resolves similar dispute with Amazon.
Unified Patent Court
14 April 2025 The effects of the European Court of Justice's landmark decision are already being felt in decisions at the UPC, write Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky and Rachel Montagnon of HSF.
Careers
14 April 2025 The firm has appointed Christa Anderson, a veteran litigator known for handling complex patent, copyright, and trade secret cases, to its global disputes team in Washington DC.
Future of IP
14 April 2025 Mingming Yang, partner at Wanhuida, shares guidance on developing strong IP strategies in China, including enforcement through administrative and judicial channels.
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