September 29, 2016
Read an overview and watch a replay of the “Trade secrets: Strategies for understanding and litigating a DTSA cause of action” webcast
The Supreme Court will rule on disparaging trade marks, after granting cert in Lee v Tam
September 28, 2016
Managing IP’s regular review of the latest appointments includes 16 Dimock Stratton lawyers joining DLA Piper in Canada and hires from Brooks Kushman, Chadbourne & Parke, White & Case, Fish & Richardson, Baker Botts, Kirkland & Ellis and K&L Gates
Trade mark investigations instituted by the International Trade Commission have picked up this year. Orrick’s Diana Szego Fassbender discusses when the ITC make sense for trade mark owners
The Federal Circuit has outlined a two-part framework for deciding whether it can review an institution decision, in its Husky Injection Molding Sys v Athena Automation decision
September 21, 2016
The issues of expert evidence and what role it plays in IP cases was debated by a panel of judges at the AIPPI World Congress
September 20, 2016
In two patent cases in the Eastern District of Texas last week, an Acacia subsidiary was awarded $22m and Conversant Intellectual Property Management was awarded $2m
September 16, 2016
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s chief judge believes his biggest challenge is taking the Board into a new introspective phase. He talks to Michael Loney about rule changes, PGRs’ potential, Cuozzo, motions to amend and ditching the death squad reputation
September 30, 2016
EU Ministers reiterate support for the system; legal opinion on UK’s participation; The Netherlands ratifies UPC Agreement; legislative process for ratification underway in Italy; new Italian course added to list of UPC representation qualifications for European Patent Attorneys; official timetable for launch of UPC may be revised; Unitary Patent system ready and UPC preparations to continue
Australia’s patent opposition system is well established, says Wayne Condon, but it’s important to note the differences between standard patents and innovation patents
Tove Graulund tells Alice O’Donkor about her experience as a female, IP professional in Denmark and what she has learned along the way
Indigenous rights, EU trade mark reforms, geographical indications, design rights and much more were discussed at the recent MARQUES Annual Conference. Here are 10 highlights
China’s litigation system has much to offer foreign patent owners, but many find the rules on evidence challenging. Erick Robinson provides some tips
Last month marked the fourth anniversary of Patent Trial and Appeal Board proceedings becoming available. While early cases suggested that the Board would be a graveyard for patents, in the past year a more nuanced picture has emerged. Michael Loney identifies 10 issues to watch
Guidance on protecting colour combinations in Europe has evolved over time. But in the light of recent decisions is further clarification needed? Roland Mallinson investigates
EPO oppositions are well established, meaning there are many lessons for patent owners and challengers, as Arnie Clarke and Jack Shepherd explain
Japan’s current opposition system was introduced in April 2015, and imposes strict deadlines on parties. Yoichi Watanabe provides a guide
With the revisions to the Patent Act introduced this year, there will soon be more options to challenge patents in Korea. Leon Kim and Hyun-Sil Lee explain
Richard Binns and Nicola Walles consider the impact of the Court of Justice of the EU’s recent ruling on the payment of royalties for unpatented technology
The US Federal Trade Commission is clamping down on native advertising and the use of endorsements on social media. A settlement with Lord & Taylor in March provides a number of lessons for brands, as outlined by Meryl Bernstein
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