Panellists from New York, Mexico City and Geneva discussed how brands could avoid cultural appropriation and whether broader legal change was needed
Kevin Rodkey, Kathryn Judson, and Kara Specht of Finnegan discuss trends in automotive IP protection and enforcement around emerging technologies
Sources say EU-wide registered designs have been a big success despite data revealing a recent fall in filings
China joins Hague System; EU aims for unitary SPC this year; EPO clarifies VICO edict; DoJ targets Hytera over trade secrets; Sarepta can’t challenge Nippon at PTAB; Arm replaces CEO with IP head; UKIPO publishes counter-infringement plan; McDonald's files metaverse marks
Counsel say the UKIPO’s call for views on post-Brexit design laws provides a chance to explore new opportunities, but note that red flags have been raised
Australia pays for Aboriginal flag copyright; UKIPO seeks design views; Bob Dylan sells music catalogue; Nokia and Nordic Semiconductor simplify IoT licensing; John Terry NFT row
UKIPO CEO Tim Moss speaks to Managing IP about moving past Brexit, and champions the relevance of IP in government policy
The CJEU’s decision in Ferrari confirmed the flexibility of unregistered designs, but sources say registered rights are still more preferable
Counsel discuss divergent design examination practices at Rospatent and say they cause applicants to seek more costly routes to achieve registration
CJEU says rights owners are not obliged to make available each part of a product separately in order to benefit from unregistered design rights
Counsel say the Federal Circuit’s decision could encourage design patent applicants to strive for broader claim language, among other things
Counsel highlight the notable changes and missed opportunities in the new act and their hopes for Australia’s expected joining of the Hague Convention
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Sponsored by FB RiceJeremy Dobbin of FB Rice summarises the key changes implemented by the Design Amendment (Advisory Council on Intellectual Property Response) Act 2021 and advises when they take effect
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Sponsored by Hechanova GroupEditha R Hechanova, Brenda P Rivera and Chrissie Ann L Barredo of Hechanova & Co look at frequently asked questions concerning the application and protection of designs in the Philippines
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Sponsored by DEQI Intellectual Property Law CorporationYanling Zhou of DEQI Intellectual Property presents a case study to depict how an applicant should seek to respond to an office action of an obvious substantive defect
Ming-Yeh Lin of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices explains why design owners in Taiwan are recommended to file a design in a printed publication or at an exhibition within the six month grace period
Frank Liu of Saint Island International Patent & Law Offices considers how Rimowa have fared in their battle against alleged product piracy
To ensure designs are adequately protected in the UK and the EU, designers should obtain registered protection in both jurisdictions, say Nick Bolter and Martin Whittle of Morgan Lewis
In-house sources at four companies reveal best practices for broadening patents, navigating international filings and strengthening enforcement
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