We provide a rundown of Managing IP’s news and analysis coverage from the week, and review what’s been happening elsewhere in IP
Blockchain-related patent applications are on the rise, but could run into Section 101 challenges
Sources examine questions on the copyrightability of NFTs, applicability of interim orders and jurisdiction for trying cases involving decentralised platforms
Robert Reading of Clarivate examines years’ worth of trademark data in the EU and US, predicting what it might mean for brands
The US firm is the second to open a virtual office in the past two months
Sources say most NFTs are related to some form of IP in one way or another, so categorising the tokens as IP would be pointless
Counsel say the laws of various countries will dictate whether IP rights can be transferred through terms of use, among other things
UK Court of Appeal overturns Amazon judgment; GM takes Avanci patent licence; vaccine waiver draft released; IBM sues games maker
Speakers from The Gap, Reed Smith and Kasznar Leonardos said the metaverse and NFTs created IP and other legal challenges for brands
Counsel from the NBA, MBC Group and Greenberg Traurig explained how brands could protect and enforce their IP when releasing NFTs
Counsel from Perkins Coie, Nevium, Dorsey & Whitney and Troutman Pepper delved into NFTs and jurisdictional variances
IP counsel from Europe, Asia, Australia and the US discuss scopes for innovation in the metaverse, and potential challenges patent applicants might face
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Sponsored by ZaccoSenior reporter Max Walters is joined by Hampus Adlerton and Thomas Mølsgaard of IP firm Zacco to discuss everything IP owners need to know about the latest topic on everyone’s lips – NFTs -
Sponsored by AJ ParkHarvey Henderson and Kieran O’Connell of AJ Park explain what businesses should be aware of when purchasing an NFT
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdEmma Green of Bird & Bird explores four important areas for brand owners to consider when looking at the realms of the metaverse
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Sponsored by Bridgeon Law FirmYouping Ma and Junying Cao of Bridgeon Law Firm discuss China’s active application of blockchain technology in the field of copyright protection
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Sponsored by ABE & PartnersA recent case concerning computer mining was among the 10 most complex in Japan, according to the Ministry of Justice. Takanori Abe of Abe & Partners analyses the Supreme Court’s decision
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Sponsored by FB RiceSarah Dixon of FB Rice asks what the emergence of the metaverse and the increase in virtual reality platforms mean for trademark owners in Australia
NFTs are a digital reflection of a real-world asset but the water is muddied as to whether ownership extends to them, says Emma Kennaugh-Gallacher, a senior professional support lawyer at Mewburn Ellis
Newly released Creative Commons inspired NFT licences could start conversations around standardisation and better frameworks
UK appoints new IP minister; Swiss court orders Lidl to destroy choc bunnies; Ed Sheeran set for trial again; SCOTUS unmoved by Apple attack; Syco Entertainment snags $125m IP securitisation deal; EPO and Colombia make PPH permanent
Counsel at Gemini, a fintech company and two firms say they have to be more thoughtful about patent filing and NPE litigation
Interviews; Exclusives
Interviews; Exclusives
In an interview, Ankit Sahni says legal recognition of emerging tech is important for incentivising innovation and meeting new-age commercial needs
In the first of a new monthly podcast, the Managing IP editorial team unpacks the race for the top job at the EUIPO, the key UPC trends to watch, and the biggest stories in Asian IP
Phyllis Turner-Brim talks about her career, the need for balance in intellectual property policy and her passion for diversity and inclusion
Derek Gilliland, who became a magistrate judge at the Western District of Texas this month, delves into his work, thoughts on Alan Albright and ambitions
Kirupa Pushparaj talks about his move to a fintech start-up focused on young-person financial independence, career progression and start-up IP needs
Sources from the High Tech Inventors Alliance, the Senate Judiciary IP Subcommittee and NPE Dominion Harbor weigh in on the rise of the Western District of Texas
Heath Hoglund, chief patent counsel at Dolby in San Francisco, sits down with Managing IP to talk about licensing, FRAND and more
David Simon, senior vice president of IP at Salesforce, shares his views on Section 101, Fintiv, the DMCA, and more
The intellectual property CEO of one of the world's largest telecoms companies talks about licensing, harvesting collaboration and global outreach
In Managing IP’s first corner office podcast, Bryan Zielinski talks about his company’s IP challenges and opportunities, AI, and more
The Federal Circuit’s latest decision that Teva induced infringement has stakeholders worried that US skinny label law has been thrown out the window
